B2 verb 中性

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.

例句

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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?

词族

名词
stable
Verb
stable
形容词
stabled
相关
stabling
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记忆技巧

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

快速测验

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

正确!

正确答案是: stable

例句

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.

词族

名词
stable
Verb
stable
形容词
stabled
相关
stabling

常见搭配

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

常用短语

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

容易混淆的词

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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使用说明

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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常见错误

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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记忆技巧

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

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词源

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

语法模式

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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文化背景

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

快速测验

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

正确!

正确答案是: stable

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