말뚝, 기둥, 버팀목
A strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end, driven into the ground to support something, form a boundary, or mark a claim.
예문:
"We drove a wooden stake into the ground to mark the corner of the new fence line."
"Gardeners often use stakes to help young trees grow straight and withstand strong winds."
"The surveyor placed a small metal stake at the precise boundary point of the property."
지분, 투자액, 이해관계
A share or financial interest in a business, property, or venture; involvement or concern in a situation.
예문:
"She holds a significant stake in the tech startup, hoping for a major return on investment."
"The company is looking to sell its 20% stake in the subsidiary to raise capital."
"As a resident, I have a personal stake in the outcome of the local zoning debate."
판돈, 내기, 위험 부담
A sum of money or something else of value risked on the outcome of a game, competition, or risky venture, often used figuratively to mean the level of risk involved.
예문:
"The poker players agreed to raise the stakes after the first round of betting."
"When negotiating the peace treaty, the stakes were incredibly high for both nations."
"They are playing for high stakes in the final match, with millions of dollars in prize money at risk."
걸다, 내기하다, (명예를) 걸다
To risk money or something valuable (such as one's reputation) on the outcome of an event.
예문:
"He decided to stake his entire savings on the dark horse winning the championship."
"The CEO staked his career on the success of the new product launch."
"I wouldn't stake my life on that prediction being accurate, but it seems likely."
말뚝 박다, 지지하다, 고정시키다
To support, fasten, or mark (something) with a stake or stakes.
예문:
"We need to stake the newly planted saplings so they don't blow over in the wind."
"The explorers staked out the perimeter of their camp using brightly colored flags."
"Before pouring the concrete, the construction crew staked the forms firmly into the ground."