B2 verb محايد

stable

/ˈsteɪ.bəl/

To put or keep an animal, especially a horse, in a building designed for shelter and containment. It can also refer to the act of storing vehicles or equipment in a secure, covered facility.

أمثلة

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1

After the long ride, the knight decided to stable his horse at the local inn.

After the long ride, the knight decided to put his horse in a stable at the local inn.

2

The facility is equipped to stable up to fifty thoroughbreds during the racing season.

The facility is equipped to house up to fifty thoroughbreds in stables during the racing season.

3

Can I stable my bike in your garage until the rain stops?

Can I keep my bike in your garage until the rain stops?

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
stable
Verb
stable
صفة
stabled
مرتبط
stabling
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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of a horse standing 'stable' (steady) inside its 'stable' (house). You 'stable' the horse to keep it 'stable'.

اختبار سريع

Due to the approaching hurricane, the rancher decided to ______ his prize-winning mares in the reinforced barn.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: stable

أمثلة

1

After the long ride, the knight decided to stable his horse at the local inn.

everyday

After the long ride, the knight decided to put his horse in a stable at the local inn.

2

The facility is equipped to stable up to fifty thoroughbreds during the racing season.

formal

The facility is equipped to house up to fifty thoroughbreds in stables during the racing season.

3

Can I stable my bike in your garage until the rain stops?

informal

Can I keep my bike in your garage until the rain stops?

4

Logistical reports from the 19th century detail where the cavalry would stable their mounts during transit.

academic

Logistical reports from the 19th century detail where the cavalry would house their horses in stables during transit.

5

The transport company has contracted with a local firm to stable their fleet of vintage carriages.

business

The transport company has contracted with a local firm to provide storage for their fleet of vintage carriages.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
stable
Verb
stable
صفة
stabled
مرتبط
stabling

تلازمات شائعة

stable a horse to put a horse in a stable
stable overnight to provide shelter for an animal for the night
stabling facilities buildings or areas used for housing animals
stable for the winter to keep an animal indoors during the cold season
stabled nearby kept in a stable in a close location

العبارات الشائعة

stable the horses

to put the horses away in their stalls

stabling costs

the expenses related to housing animals

room to stable

available space to house an animal or vehicle

يُخلط عادةً مع

stable vs stabilize

To 'stabilize' means to make something steady or fixed; to 'stable' means to put an animal in a shelter.

stable vs staple

A 'staple' is a U-shaped fastener or a basic food item; 'stable' refers to animal housing.

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ملاحظات الاستخدام

When used as a verb, 'stable' is almost exclusively used in the context of horses or high-value livestock. In modern informal usage, it is occasionally used metaphorically for storing high-maintenance vehicles like classic cars.

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أخطاء شائعة

Learners often use 'stable' when they mean 'stabilize' (e.g., 'We need to stable the economy'). Always use 'stabilize' for making things firm or steady.

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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of a horse standing 'stable' (steady) inside its 'stable' (house). You 'stable' the horse to keep it 'stable'.

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أصل الكلمة

Derived from the Old French 'estable', coming from the Latin 'stabulum' meaning 'a standing place' or 'stall'.

أنماط نحوية

Transitive verb: requires an object (e.g., stable the animal). Regular conjugation: stable, stables, stabled, stabling. Commonly followed by 'at' or 'in' to indicate location.
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السياق الثقافي

In equestrian cultures like the UK and rural USA, 'stabling' is a significant industry and part of the daily routine for horse owners.

اختبار سريع

Due to the approaching hurricane, the rancher decided to ______ his prize-winning mares in the reinforced barn.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: stable

كلمات ذات صلة

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A1

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lung

A1

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tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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