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stake

/steɪk/

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1 · noun

something that may be lost or gained in a situation

利害关系；风险

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With so many jobs at stake, the decision must be made carefully.
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这项决定关系到许多人的工作，必须慎重作出。
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Pronunciation: /steɪk/

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