to stake
01
縛る, 杭に固定する
to tie or fasten something or someone securely to a stake for stability or control
Transitive: to stake sb/sth
例
The dog was staked in the yard to prevent it from wandering off.
犬が庭でつながれていたのは、迷子にならないようにするためでした。
The tents were staked securely to the ground to withstand the strong winds.
テントは強い風に耐えられるように地面にしっかりと杭で固定されていました。
02
賭ける, 危険にさらす
to risk or place money or valuables on the outcome of an event
Transitive: to stake a sum of money on sth
例
He staked $ 100 on the outcome of the horse race.
彼は競馬の結果に100ドルを賭けた。
They decided to stake their savings on the poker game.
彼らはポーカーゲームに貯金を賭けることに決めた。
03
賭ける, 危険にさらす
to put something in a position where it is vulnerable to loss, harm, or failure
Transitive: to stake an abstract possession on sth
例
He staked his reputation on the success of the new product launch.
彼は新製品のローンチの成功に自分の評判を賭けた。
The company staked its future on the success of the new technology.
その会社は新技術の成功に自らの未来を賭けた。
04
境界を定める, 杭を打つ
to set or define the boundaries or limits of an area by placing markers
Transitive: to stake an area
例
The surveyor staked the land to mark the property boundaries.
測量士は土地の境界をマークするために土地を杭で囲んだ。
The team staked the field to show where the playing area began and ended.
チームはプレーエリアの始まりと終わりを示すためにフィールドを杭で囲いました。
05
杭で刺す, 杭を打ち込む
to pierce or injure someone or something by driving a pointed stake through it
Transitive: to stake sb/sth
例
The vampire hunters staked the creature through the heart to destroy it.
吸血鬼狩人たちはその生き物を滅ぼすために心臓に杭を打ち込んだ。
The executioner staked the prisoner as a form of punishment.
処刑人は囚人を罰として串刺しにした。
Stake
01
株式, 出資
an amount of money invested in a business
例
She purchased a significant stake in the startup company to support its growth.
彼女はスタートアップ企業の成長を支援するために、その会社の重要な出資を行った。
The venture capitalist decided to increase their stake in the biotech firm after positive clinical trial results.
ベンチャーキャピタリストは、臨床試験の結果が良好だったため、バイオテクノロジー企業への出資比率を増やすことに決めました。
02
a vertical post used historically for execution by burning
例
The accused was tied to the stake as part of the punishment.
In medieval times, heretics were burned at the stake.
03
a post set up to mark a boundary, starting line, or finishing line
例
Stakes marked the start and finish of the race.
Garden stakes were used to outline the planting rows.
04
a strong post with a pointed end designed to be driven into the ground
例
They used a metal stake to support the tent.
Wooden stakes held up the young trees.
05
money risked in gambling
例
He placed a large stake on the roulette table.
Every player increased their stake as the game continued.
06
a legal or financial interest or right in something
例
He had a stake in the inheritance.
The contract confirmed her stake in the property.
