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stake

英/stˈeɪk/

美/ˈsteɪk/

01n.

桩, 炮烙刑, 木柱, 赌注, 奖金

instrument of execution consisting of a vertical post that a victim is tied to for burning; the money risked on a gamble; a strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end so it can be driven into the ground

02v.

打桩, 用桩撑, 下赌注, 资助

mark with a stake

03v.

打赌

mark with a stake