| 单词 | stable |
| 释义 | stable 1. adj. (stabler, stablest) 1. firmly fixed or established; not easily adjusted, destroyed, or altered (a stable structure; a stable government). 2. firm, resolute; not wavering or fickle (a stable and steadfast friend). 3. Chem. (of a compound) not readily decomposing. 4. Physics (of an isotope) not subject to radioactive decay. Phrases and idioms stable equilibrium a state in which a body when disturbed tends to return to equilibrium. Derivatives stableness n. stably adv. Etymology: ME f. AF stable, OF estable f. L stabilis f. stare stand 2. n. & v. --n 1. a building set apart and adapted for keeping horses. 2. an establishment where racehorses are kept and trained. 3. the racehorses of a particular stable. 4. persons, products, etc., having a common origin or affiliation. 5. such an origin or affiliation. --vtr. put or keep (a horse) in a stable. Phrases and idioms stable-boy a boy employed in a stable. stable-companion (or -mate) 1. a horse of the same stable. 2. a member of the same organization. stable-girl a girl employed in a stable. stable-lad a person employed in a stable. Derivatives stableful n. (pl. -fuls). Etymology: ME f. OF estable f. L stabulum f. stare stand |
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