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stable

释义

stable

adjective

UK /ˈsteɪb(ə)l/

1
not changing frequently and not likely to suddenly become worse
People have become accustomed to a stable economic situation.
The marine environment is relatively stable.
Children benefit from stable relationships within the family unit.
Synonyms and related words
Reliable and trustworthy
reliable
trustworthy
consistent
1. 1a
  if a seriously ill or injured person is stable, their condition is not getting worse
  Tonight the baby is in a critical but stable condition in hospital.
  Synonyms and related words
  To get better after an illness
  recovery
  survive
  recover
2
not likely to fall or move in the wrong way
The tent is extremely stable even in very high winds.
The suspension keeps the car stable when cornering.
Synonyms and related words
Unable to move or be moved
locked-in syndrome
paralysed
stuck
3
with a healthy mental and emotional state
I’ve got two very stable teenaged children.
Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe someone’s psychological state
stable
well-balanced
unstable
4
scienceable to stay in the same state
Solvents should be chosen that are chemically stable.
Synonyms and related words
Not affected and not having an effect
unaffected
unaltered
immune
Synonyms and related words
The same
another
equal
equivalent

stable

adjective

US /ˈsteɪb(ə)l/

1
not changing frequently and not likely to suddenly become worse
People have become accustomed to a stable economic situation.
The marine environment is relatively stable.
Children benefit from stable relationships within the family unit.
Synonyms and related words
Reliable and trustworthy
reliable
trustworthy
consistent
1. 1a
  if a seriously ill or injured person is stable, their condition is not getting worse
  Tonight the baby is in a critical but stable condition in the hospital.
  Synonyms and related words
  To get better after an illness
  recover
  survive
  respond
2
not likely to fall or move in the wrong way
The suspension keeps the car stable when making a turn.
The tent is extremely stable even in very high winds.
Synonyms and related words
Unable to move or be moved
locked-in syndrome
stuck
immobile
3
with a healthy mental and emotional state
I have got two very stable teenaged children.
Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe someone’s psychological state
stable
well-balanced
unstable
4
scienceable to stay in the same state
Solvents should be chosen that are chemically stable.
Synonyms and related words
Not affected and not having an effect
unaffected
unaltered
untouched
Synonyms and related words
The same
another
equal
equivalent

stable

noun countable

UK /ˈsteɪb(ə)l/

Word Forms

singular	stable
plural	stables

1
a building where horses or farm animals are kept
Synonyms and related words
Farm buildings and structures where animals are kept
aviary
barn
coop
1. 1a
  
  stables
  a business where horses are trained for races and competitions: can be followed by a singular or plural verb
  Synonyms and related words
  Horse racing and other horse riding competitions
  accumulator
  Ascot
  betting shop
2
mainly journalisma group of people such as artists or sports players whose careers are managed by the same person or company
Her stable of authors included Julian Green, Eudora Welty, and Ken Kesey.
Synonyms and related words
Groups of people with shared interests or aims
association
commission
organization
1. 2a
  a group of products or companies that are produced or owned by the same company
  the owner of a stable of media companies
  Synonyms and related words
  Business partners and partnership
  amalgamate
  amalgamation
  Bros
3
a group of prostitutes working for a pimp
I heard that the new girl on the street belongs to Jemal’s stable.
Submitted by:
Mamabear from United States on 10/11/2018
Open Dictionary - November2018

stable

noun countable

US /ˈsteɪb(ə)l/

Word Forms

singular	stable
plural	stables

1
a building where horses or farm animals are kept
Synonyms and related words
Farm buildings and structures where animals are kept
aviary
barn
brooder
1. 1a
  
  stables
  plural a business where horses are trained for races and competitions
  Synonyms and related words
  Horse racing and other horse riding competitions
  accumulator
  double
  dressage
2
mainly journalisma group of people such as artists or sports players whose careers are managed by the same person or company
Her stable of authors included Julian Green, Eudora Welty, and Ken Kesey.
Synonyms and related words
Groups of people with shared interests or aims
association
commission
organization
1. 2a
  a group of products or companies that are produced or owned by the same company
  the owner of a stable of media companies
  Synonyms and related words
  Business partners and partnership
  amalgamate
  amalgamation
  Bros.
3
a group of prostitutes working for a pimp
I heard that the new girl on the street belongs to Jemal’s stable.
Submitted by:
Mamabear from United States on 10/11/2018
Open Dictionary - November2018

stable

verb transitive

UK /ˈsteɪb(ə)l/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	stable
he/she/it	stables
present participle	stabling
past tense	stabled
past participle	stabled

1
to keep horses in a particular set of stables
Synonyms and related words
Horse riding
bareback
be in the saddle
break in
2
to look after a horse after it has been ridden and to put it in a stable
Synonyms and related words
Horse riding
bareback
be in the saddle
break in

stable

verb transitive

US /ˈsteɪb(ə)l/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/they	stable
he/she/it	stables
present participle	stabling
past tense	stabled
past participle	stabled

1
to keep horses in a particular set of stables
Synonyms and related words
Horse riding
bareback
be in the saddle
break in
2
to take care of a horse after it has been ridden and to put it in a stable
Synonyms and related words
Horse riding
bareback
be in the saddle
break in

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