stake
Произношение: [steɪk]
Контекст: «risk»
(noun) a stake is something you risk or care about in a situation. It's like when you put your money or effort into something important, and you want it to succeed.
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She had a lot at stake in the competition because she worked really hard to get there.
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He didn't seem to care about the stake in the project, so he didn't try very hard.
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What do you have at stake in this decision?
Контекст: «games»
(noun) a stake can also mean the money or something valuable that you bet in a game. When you play poker, you put money in as your stake.
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The stakes were high in the poker game, which made it very exciting.
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She didn't want to play because she didn't have enough money to cover the stakes.
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How much is the stake in this game?
Контекст: «investment»
(verb) to stake means to support someone or something by giving them money or resources. It's like helping your friend start a lemonade stand by giving them some money.
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They decided to stake the new restaurant because they believed in its success.
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He refused to stake the project when he saw the risks involved.
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Are you willing to stake anything in this new business idea?
Контекст: «construction»
(noun) a stake can also mean a strong post that you put in the ground to hold something up or mark a spot. When you set up a tent, you use stakes to keep it standing.
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They used stakes to secure the tent so it wouldn’t blow away.
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Without the stakes, the tent fell down because it wasn't stable.
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Where should we place the stakes to keep the tent in position?