英语词汇“stake”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

　

单词	stake
释义	Trends of stake View usage for: stake (steɪk) Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense stakes, present participle staking, past tense, past participle staked 1. See at stake 2. plural noun The stakes involved in a contest or a risky action are the things that can be gained or lost. The game was usually played for high stakes between two large groups. By arresting the organisation's leaders the government has raised the stakes. For the president the political stakes could hardly have been higher. Synonyms: bet, ante, wager, chance More Synonyms of stake 3. verb If you stake something such as your money or your reputation on the result of something, you risk your money or reputation on it. He has staked his political future on an election victory. [VERB noun + on] He has staked his reputation on the outcome. [VERB noun on noun] Synonyms: bet, gamble, wager, chance More Synonyms of stake 4. countable noun If you have a stake in something such as a business, it matters to you, for example because you own part of it or because its success or failure will affect you. He enjoyed an entrepreneurial role where he had a big financial stake in his ownefforts. [+ in] 5. plural noun You can use stakes to refer to something that is like a contest. For example, you can refer to the choosing of a leader as the leadership stakes. She won hands down in the glamour stakes. 6. countable noun A stake is a pointed wooden post which is pushed into the ground, for example in order to support a young tree. 7. See to stake a claim Phrasal verbs: See stake out More Synonyms of stake stake in British English 1 (steɪk) noun 1. a stick or metal bar driven into the ground as a marker, part of a fence, support for a plant, etc 2. one of a number of vertical posts that fit into sockets around a flat truck or railway wagon to hold the load in place 3. a method or the practice of executing people by binding them to a stake in the centre of a pile of wood that is then set on fire 4. LDS Church an administrative district consisting of a group of wards under the jurisdiction of a president 5. pull up stakes verb (transitive) 6. to tie, fasten, or tether with or to a stake 7. (often foll by out or off) to fence or surround with stakes 8. (often foll by out) to lay (a claim) to land, rights, etc 9. to support with a stake Word origin Old English staca pin; related to Old Frisian staka, Old High German stehho, Old Norse stjaki; see stick1 stake in British English 2 (steɪk) noun 1. the money or valuables that a player must hazard in order to buy into a gambling game or make a bet 2. an interest, often financial, held in something a stake in the company's future 3. (often plural) the money that a player has available for gambling 4. (often plural) a prize in a race, etc, esp one made up of contributions from contestants or owners 5. (plural) horse racing a race in which all owners of competing horses contribute to the prize money 6. US and Canadian informal short for grubstake (sense 1) 7. at stake 8. raise the stakes verb (transitive) 9. to hazard (money, etc) on a result 10. to invest in or support by supplying with money, etc to stake a business enterprise Word origin C16: of uncertain origin stake in American English (steɪk) noun 1. a length of wood or metal pointed at one end for driving into the ground, as for marking a boundary, supporting a plant, etc. 2. a. the post to which a person was tied for execution by burning b. execution by burning 3. a pole or post fitted upright into a socket, as at the edge of a railway flatcar, truck bed, etc. to help hold a load 4. [often pl.] something, esp. money, bet, as in a wager, game, or contest 5. [often pl.] a reward given a winner, as in a race; prize 6. [pl., with sing. v.] a race in which a prize is offered 7. a share or interest, as in property, a person, or a business venture 8. US, LDS Church a geographical area made up of a number of wards 9. US, Informal grubstake verb transitiveWord forms: staked or ˈstaking 10. US a. to mark the location or boundaries of with or as with stakes b. to establish (a claim) in this way often with out 11. to support (a plant, etc.) by tying to a stake 12. to hitch or tether to a stake 13. to risk or hazard; gamble; bet 14. Informal to furnish with money or resources 15. US, Informal grubstake Idioms: at stake pull up stakes stake out stake up Word origin ME < OE staca, akin to Frank stakka: see stick; (sense 13) infl. by MDu staken, to fix, place More idioms containing stake go to the stake to defend something COBUILD Collocations stake acquire a stake buy a stake controlling stake equity stake majority stake minority stake own a stake retain a stake sell a stake sizeable stake stake is worth Examples of 'stake' in a sentence stake We'll stake out those closest to roads, patrol the ones in rugged areas by aircraft. Duncan, Robert L THE SERPENT'S MARK (2001) There are more important issues at stake than the killing of an old lady by a bungling young lout - who is himself now beyond recall. Meek, M R D IN REMEMBRANCE OF ROSE (2001) A roster of two men at a time was to stake out the Malloy flat in case Malloy came back to see his wife. Cleary, Jon MURDER SONG (2001) In other languages stake British English: stake VERB If you stake* something such as your money or your reputation on the result of something, you risk your money or reputation on it. He has staked his political future on an election victory. American English: stake Brazilian Portuguese: apostar Chinese: 下赌注以金钱、名誉等 European Spanish: arriesgar French: jouer German: setzen Italian: mettere in gioco Japanese: 賭ける Korean: 돈, 명예 등을 걸다 European Portuguese: apostar Latin American Spanish: arriesgar All related terms of 'stake' at stake If something is at stake , it is being risked and might be lost or damaged if you are not successful . stake out If you stake out a position that you are stating or a claim that you are making, you are defending the boundaries or limits of the position or claim. stake up to close up (or in) with a fence of stakes stake body a flat truck body having sockets into which stakes may be fitted , as to support railings stake truck a truck having a stake body equity stake If you have a stake in something such as a business, it matters to you, for example because you own part of it or because its success or failure will affect you. buy a stake If you have a stake in something such as a business, it matters to you, for example because you own part of it or because its success or failure will affect you. majority stake If you have a stake in something such as a business, it matters to you, for example because you own part of it or because its success or failure will affect you. minority stake If you have a stake in something such as a business, it matters to you, for example because you own part of it or because its success or failure will affect you. own a stake If you have a stake in something such as a business, it matters to you, for example because you own part of it or because its success or failure will affect you. sell a stake If you have a stake in something such as a business, it matters to you, for example because you own part of it or because its success or failure will affect you. sizeable stake If you have a stake in something such as a business, it matters to you, for example because you own part of it or because its success or failure will affect you. controlling stake If you have a stake in something such as a business, it matters to you, for example because you own part of it or because its success or failure will affect you. retain a stake If you have a stake in something such as a business, it matters to you, for example because you own part of it or because its success or failure will affect you. stake is worth If you have a stake in something such as a business, it matters to you, for example because you own part of it or because its success or failure will affect you. acquire a stake If you have a stake in something such as a business, it matters to you, for example because you own part of it or because its success or failure will affect you. to stake a claim If you stake a claim , you say that something is yours or that you have a right to it. stakeout If police officers are on a stakeout , they are secretly watching a building for evidence of criminal activity. punji (in SE Asia) a sharpened bamboo stake , sometimes tipped with poison , hidden at the bottom of a camouflaged hole that forms a trap lay claim to to assert one's possession of or right to go to the stake to defend something to be absolutely certain that you are right about something, and to be prepared to suffer the consequences of defending it Chinese translation of 'stake' stake (steɪk) n (c) (= post) 桩(樁) (zhuāng) (= interest) 股份 (gǔfèn) (in gambling) 赌(賭)注 (dǔzhù) (in risky situation) 利害关(關)系(係) (lìhài guānxì) vt to stake money on sth 对(對)某事押赌(賭)注 (duì mǒushì yā dǔzhù) to stake one's reputation on sth 把某人的声(聲)誉(譽)押在某事上 (bǎ mǒurén de shēngyù yā zài mǒushì shang) to stake a claim to sth 声(聲)明对(對)某物拥(擁)有所有权(權) (shēngmíng duì mǒuwù yōngyǒu suǒyǒuquán) to have a stake in sth 与(與)某事有利害关(關)系(係) (yǔ mǒushì yǒu lìhài guānxì) to raise the stakes (fig) 冒更大的风(風)险(險) (mào gèng dà de fēngxiǎn) there's a lot at stake 很多事情可能受到很大影响(響) (hěn duō shìqing kěnéng shòudào hěn dà yǐngxiǎng) I wouldn't stake my life on it 我并(並)不肯定 (wǒ bìng bù kěndìng) All related terms of 'stake' stake out ( position, claim ) 申明 shēnmíng there's a lot at stake 很多事情可能受到很大影响(響) hěn duō shìqing kěnéng shòudào hěn dà yǐngxiǎng to have a stake in sth 与(與)某事有利害关(關)系(係) yǔ mǒushì yǒu lìhài guānxì to stake money on sth 对(對)某事押赌(賭)注 duì mǒushì yā dǔzhù to stake a claim to sth 声(聲)明对(對)某物拥(擁)有所有权(權) shēngmíng duì mǒuwù yōngyǒu suǒyǒuquán I wouldn't stake my life on it 我并(並)不肯定 wǒ bìng bù kěndìng to stake one's reputation on sth 把某人的声(聲)誉(譽)押在某事上 bǎ mǒurén de shēngyù yā zài mǒushì shang (noun) in the sense of pole Definition a stick or metal bar driven into the ground as part of a fence or as a support or marker Drive in a stake before planting the tree. Synonyms pole The sign hung at the top of a large pole. post Eight wooden posts were driven into the ground. spike a 15-foot wall topped with iron spikes stick Crowds armed with sticks and stones took to the streets. pale the pales of the fence paling picket The area was fenced in with pickets to keep out the animals. stave palisade a stout wooden palisade enclosing the yard (verb) in the sense of support Definition to support (something, such as a plant) with a stake The plants are susceptible to wind, and should be well staked. Synonyms support the thick wooden posts that supported the ceiling secure He secured the boat and then came to join us. prop Plaster ceilings are propped with scaffolding. brace He braced his back against the wall. tie up tether He dismounted, tethering his horse to a tree. phrasal verb See stake something out 1 (noun) in the sense of bet Definition the money that a player must risk in order to take part in a gambling game or make a bet The game was usually played for high stakes between two large groups. Synonyms bet He made a 30 mile trip to the casino to place a bet. ante wager punters placing wagers on the day's racing chance I certainly think it's worth taking a chance. risk There is a small risk of brain damage. venture a Russian-American joint venture hazard a sole that reduces the hazard of slipping on slick surfaces 2 (noun) in the sense of contest This car doesn't rank very high in the luxury stakes. Synonyms contest a bitter contest over who should control the state's future race the race for the White House challenge battle a renewed political battle over public health care competition There's been some fierce competition for the title. running scramble the scramble for jobs rivalry He had a lot of rivalry with his brother. 3 (noun) in the sense of interest Definition an interest, usually financial, held in something a stake in the plot Synonyms interest The West has an interest in promoting democratic forces. share involvement He has always felt a deep involvement with animals. claim concern The survey's findings are a matter of great concern. investment an investment of £28 million (verb) in the sense of bet Definition to risk (something, such as money) on a result He has staked his reputation on the outcome. Synonyms bet I bet on a horse called Premonition. gamble Are you prepared to gamble your career on this matter? wager People had wagered a good deal of money on his winning the championship. chance No sniper would chance a shot from amongst that crowd. risk She risked her life to help a woman. venture hazard jeopardize The talks may still be jeopardized by disputes. imperil You imperilled the lives of other road users with your driving. put on the line phrase See at stake idiom See stake a claim or stake your claim as something Additional synonyms in the sense of battle Definition conflict or struggle a renewed political battle over public health care Synonyms conflict, campaign, struggle, debate, clash, dispute, contest, controversy, disagreement, crusade, strife, head-to-head, agitation in the sense of brace Definition to steady or prepare (oneself) before an impact He braced his back against the wall. Synonyms steady, support, balance, secure, stabilize in the sense of chance Definition a risk or gamble I certainly think it's worth taking a chance. Synonyms risk, speculation, gamble, hazard Synonyms of 'stake' stake Explore 'stake' in the dictionary Additional synonyms in the sense of chance Definition to risk or hazard No sniper would chance a shot from amongst that crowd. Synonyms risk, try, stake, venture, gamble, hazard, wager in the sense of competition Definition the act of competing There's been some fierce competition for the title. Synonyms rivalry, opposition, struggle, contest, contention, strife, emulation, one-upmanship (informal) in the sense of concern Definition regard or interest The survey's findings are a matter of great concern. Synonyms importance, interest, bearing, relevance in the sense of gamble Definition to risk or bet (something) on the outcome of an event or sport Are you prepared to gamble your career on this matter? Synonyms risk, chance, stake, venture, hazard, wager in the sense of hazard Definition risk or likelihood of injury, loss, etc. a sole that reduces the hazard of slipping on slick surfaces Synonyms danger, risk, threat, problem, menace, peril, jeopardy, pitfall, endangerment, imperilment in the sense of hazard Synonyms gamble, chance, risk, stake, dare in the sense of imperil Definition to put in danger You imperilled the lives of other road users with your driving. Synonyms endanger, risk, hazard, jeopardize in the sense of investment Definition money invested an investment of £28 million Synonyms stake, interest, share, concern, portion, ante (informal) in the sense of involvement He has always felt a deep involvement with animals. Synonyms connection, interest, relationship, concern, association, commitment, friendship, attachment in the sense of jeopardize Definition to put (something) at risk The talks may still be jeopardized by disputes. Synonyms endanger, threaten, put at risk, put in jeopardy, risk, expose, gamble, hazard, menace, imperil, put on the line Additional synonyms in the sense of pale Definition a wooden post used in fences the pales of the fence Synonyms post, stake, paling, upright, picket, slat, palisade in the sense of palisade Definition a fence made of stakes driven into the ground a stout wooden palisade enclosing the yard Synonyms fence, defence, paling, enclosure, bulwark, stockade in the sense of picket Definition a pointed stake that is driven into the ground to support a fence The area was fenced in with pickets to keep out the animals. Synonyms stake, post, pale, paling, peg, upright, palisade, stanchion in the sense of post Definition a length of wood, metal, or concrete fixed upright to support or mark something Eight wooden posts were driven into the ground. Synonyms support, stake, pole, stock, standard, column, pale, shaft, upright, pillar, picket, palisade, newel in the sense of prop Definition to sustain or support Plaster ceilings are propped with scaffolding. Synonyms support, maintain, sustain, shore, hold up, brace, uphold, bolster, truss, buttress in the sense of race Definition any competition or rivalry the race for the White House Synonyms contest, competition, quest, rivalry, contention in the sense of risk Definition the possibility of bringing about misfortune or loss There is a small risk of brain damage. Synonyms danger, chance, threat, possibility, prospect, speculation, uncertainty, hazard, likelihood, probability in the sense of risk Definition to expose to danger or loss She risked her life to help a woman. Synonyms dare, endanger, jeopardize, imperil, venture, gamble, hazard, take a chance on, put in jeopardy, expose to danger, take the plunge, skate on thin ice in the sense of rivalry Definition active competition between people or groups He had a lot of rivalry with his brother. Synonyms competition, competitiveness, vying, opposition, struggle, conflict, contest, contention, duel, antagonism, emulation in the sense of scramble Definition a rough and undignified struggle to gain possession of something the scramble for jobs Synonyms race, competition, struggle, rush, confusion, tussle, hustle, scuffle, free-for-all (informal), commotion, scrimmage, melee or mêlée, tussle, rat race Additional synonyms in the sense of secure Definition to attach; make fast or firm He secured the boat and then came to join us. Synonyms moor, anchor, tie up, lash, berth, hitch, make fast in the sense of spike Definition a long metal nail a 15-foot wall topped with iron spikes Synonyms point, stake, spur, pin, nail, spine, barb, tine, prong in the sense of stick Definition such a piece of wood shaped for a special purpose Crowds armed with sticks and stones took to the streets. Synonyms cane, staff, pole, rod, stake, switch, crook, baton, wand, sceptre in the sense of tether Definition to tie with a tether He dismounted, tethering his horse to a tree. Synonyms tie, secure, bind, chain, rope, restrain, fasten, shackle, leash, fetter, manacle in the sense of venture Definition a project or activity that is risky or of uncertain outcome a Russian-American joint venture Synonyms undertaking, project, enterprise, chance, campaign, risk, operation, activity, scheme, task, mission, speculation, gamble, adventure, exploit, pursuit, fling, hazard, crusade, endeavour in the sense of wager Definition a bet on the outcome of an event or activity punters placing wagers on the day's racing Synonyms bet, stake, pledge, gamble, risk, flutter (British, informal), ante, punt (British), long shot, venture in the sense of wager Definition to bet (something, esp. money) on the outcome of an event or activity People had wagered a good deal of money on his winning the championship. Synonyms bet, chance, risk, stake, lay, venture, put on, pledge, gamble, hazard, speculate, punt (British)
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