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B1 Noun #29 가장 일반적인 11분 분량

stake

상위 29

At the A1 level, we look at the most basic meaning of 'stake.' A stake is a simple object. Imagine a long, thin piece of wood. One end is very sharp, like a pencil. You use this to put into the ground. Why? Maybe to hold a tent when you go camping. Or maybe to help a small flower grow straight. At this level, you can think of a stake as a 'special stick for the ground.' It is a thing you can touch and see. You might see it in a garden or at a campsite. You don't need to worry about business or money yet. Just remember: it is a pointed stick that goes into the dirt. It helps things stay in one place. If you are building a small fence, you might use many stakes. If you are lost, you might use a stake to mark where you are. It is a very simple and useful tool for outside work. Remember the sound: it sounds like 'steak' (the meat), but you spell it with an 'a'.

At the A2 level, you can start to use 'stake' for more than just a stick. While it still means a wooden or metal post, you can now use it to talk about boundaries. A stake shows where one person's land ends and another's begins. You can also start to understand the idea of 'having a stake' in something simple. This means you have an interest in it. For example, if your class is having a party, you have a stake in the party because you want it to be fun. You are part of it. You can also use it for simple games. If you play a game for a small prize, that prize is the stake. It is the thing you win. So, at A2, 'stake' is a stick, a boundary marker, or a small prize in a game. You should practice saying 'I put a stake in the ground' or 'The stakes for the game are small.' This helps you move from physical objects to simple ideas of winning and losing.

At the B1 level, 'stake' becomes a very important word for expressing risk and importance. This is where you learn the phrase 'at stake.' If something is 'at stake,' it is at risk. For example, 'My grade is at stake in this exam.' This means if you fail the exam, your grade will be bad. It is a more professional way to say 'at risk.' You also use 'stake' to talk about business. A 'stake in a company' means you own part of it. You might say, 'He has a 5% stake in the family business.' This is common in news and business stories. You also see the word 'stakeholder.' A stakeholder is anyone who cares about a project, like students, teachers, and parents in a school project. At B1, you should be comfortable using 'stake' to describe ownership and 'at stake' to describe important risks in your life or in the news.

At the B2 level, you should use 'stake' with more nuance, especially in professional and academic contexts. You will encounter 'high-stakes' as an adjective. A 'high-stakes testing' environment is one where the results have a huge impact on a student's future. You will also use the idiom 'to raise the stakes.' This means to make a situation more intense or to increase the risks involved. For instance, in a negotiation, if one side threatens to leave, they are raising the stakes. You should also understand 'pull up stakes,' which means to move your home or business to a new place. In business English, 'stake' is the preferred term for equity or ownership interest. You might discuss 'minority stakes' or 'controlling stakes.' At this level, 'stake' is not just a word; it is a tool for describing complex social, financial, and personal situations where something valuable is being negotiated or risked.

At the C1 level, 'stake' is used to discuss complex systemic issues and philosophical risks. You will use it to describe the 'societal stakes' of a policy or the 'existential stakes' of climate change. The word becomes a way to weigh the importance of different outcomes in a sophisticated argument. You will understand the subtle difference between a 'stakeholder' and a 'shareholder'—where a stakeholder has a general interest, but a shareholder has a legal financial ownership. You will also use 'stake' in more literary or rhetorical ways. For example, 'to stake a claim' means to declare that something belongs to you, whether it is land, an idea, or a position in a debate. You should be able to use 'stake' to analyze the motivations of different groups in a conflict. At C1, 'stake' is a key part of your vocabulary for high-level analysis, allowing you to describe exactly what is being gambled or protected in any given situation.

At the C2 level, you have a complete mastery of 'stake' and its myriad metaphorical applications. You can use it in highly idiomatic ways, such as 'staking your reputation on' a particular outcome, which implies a total commitment where failure would be personally devastating. You understand the historical weight of the word, including its origins in land claims and even its darker history in executions, and how these connotations color its modern use. You can use 'stake' to navigate the most complex business negotiations, discussing 'dilution of stakes' or 'cross-shareholding stakes' with ease. In academic writing, you might use 'stake' to describe the tension between competing interests in a historical narrative or a scientific theory. For a C2 learner, 'stake' is a versatile instrument of precision, used to highlight the gravity, ownership, and inherent risks of the most intricate human endeavors. You use it to weave together themes of investment, risk, and identity in both spoken and written discourse.

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stake 30초 만에

A physical post with a pointed end used for support or marking boundaries in gardening and construction.
A financial share or percentage of ownership in a business venture or investment.
The money or prizes risked in a game, bet, or competitive situation.
A metaphorical term for risk or importance, often used in the phrase 'at stake' to indicate danger.

The word stake is a versatile noun that bridges the gap between the physical world of construction and the abstract world of finance and risk. At its most fundamental level, a stake is a physical object—a strong wooden or metal post with a sharp point at one end, intended to be driven into the ground. Historically, these were used to mark boundaries, support young trees, or secure tents. However, in modern English, the word has evolved significantly to represent an interest, a share, or a level of risk in a particular outcome. When you have a stake in something, you have a personal or financial investment that makes the success or failure of that thing important to you. This dual nature makes 'stake' a critical word for both everyday conversation and professional business environments.

The Physical Marker: A physical stake is used in gardening, surveying, and camping. It serves as an anchor or a boundary marker. For example, a surveyor might drive a stake into the ground to show where a property line begins. In a more grim historical context, it also refers to the post to which people were tied for execution by fire.

The gardener used a wooden stake to support the heavy tomato plants during the storm.

Financial Interest: In business, a stake refers to a share or a percentage of ownership in a company. If you own 10% of a startup, you have a 10% stake in that business. This implies that you will benefit if the company succeeds and lose money if it fails.

The venture capitalist decided to buy a minority stake in the new tech firm.

Risk and Gambling: In gambling or competitive situations, 'stakes' refers to the money or prizes being risked. 'High stakes' means there is a lot to lose or win. This has moved into general usage to describe any situation where the consequences of failure are significant.

With the championship on the line, the stakes have never been higher for the young athletes.

The poker players agreed to increase the stakes after the first hour of play.

He drove a metal stake into the ground to secure the corner of the tent.

Understanding 'stake' requires recognizing whether the speaker is talking about a physical object, a financial investment, or a metaphorical risk. In business English, you will frequently encounter 'stakeholders'—people who have an interest in a project's outcome. In casual English, you might hear 'the stakes are high' when someone is facing a difficult decision with big consequences. This word effectively links the idea of 'pinning something down' (like a physical stake) with 'holding a position' in a venture or a risk.

Using the word stake correctly depends on which of its three primary meanings you intend to convey. It can function as a simple concrete noun, a collective noun for financial interests, or a plural noun representing risks. Mastery of this word involves understanding its common collocations and the prepositions that usually follow it. For example, we 'have a stake IN' something, but something is 'AT stake.' These small grammatical nuances change the meaning entirely.

The Physical Noun Usage: When referring to the physical post, 'stake' is a countable noun. You can have one stake or many stakes. It is often used with verbs like 'drive,' 'hammer,' 'plant,' or 'remove.'

We need to hammer a stake into the soil to keep the sapling upright.

Financial and Ownership Contexts: In business, 'stake' is usually followed by the preposition 'in.' It describes the size of ownership. Adjectives like 'controlling,' 'majority,' 'minority,' or 'substantial' frequently modify 'stake' here.

The CEO holds a 20% stake in the corporation, giving her significant voting power.

Metaphorical Risk (Plural Usage): When discussing risk or competition, the plural 'stakes' is almost always used. You 'raise the stakes' (increase the risk/reward) or 'play for high stakes.' If something is 'at stake,' it is the thing that might be lost.

Thousands of jobs are at stake if the factory closes down next month.

By entering the international market, the company has significantly raised the stakes.

The boundary was clearly marked with a series of painted stakes.

To use 'stake' effectively, think about the level of abstraction. If you are talking about a physical object, treat it like 'stick.' If you are talking about money or ownership, treat it like 'share.' If you are talking about danger or importance, use 'at stake' or 'the stakes.' This word is particularly useful in persuasive writing and debating because it emphasizes the importance of a situation by highlighting what might be lost.

The word stake appears in a wide variety of contexts, from the high-pressure environment of a corporate boardroom to the quiet activity of a backyard garden. Because it carries connotations of both stability (a post in the ground) and volatility (a gamble), it is a favorite of journalists, business leaders, and storytellers alike. You will hear it in news broadcasts discussing political elections, in financial reports about mergers and acquisitions, and in casual conversations about personal risks.

In the News and Politics: Journalists frequently use the phrase 'at stake' to heighten the sense of drama in a story. You might hear, 'The future of the European Union is at stake in this upcoming vote.' This tells the audience that the outcome is critically important and the consequences of failure are severe.

Political analysts often discuss what is at stake for the middle class during tax reform debates.

In Business and Finance: In the financial world, 'stake' is the standard term for ownership interest. On shows like 'Shark Tank' or in the Wall Street Journal, investors talk about 'taking a stake' in a company. This is more formal than saying 'buying a bit of the company' and implies a long-term interest.

The tech giant acquired a controlling stake in the artificial intelligence startup.

In Sports and Gaming: Commentators use 'stakes' to describe the importance of a match. A 'high-stakes game' is one where the winner gets a huge prize or moves to a final, while the loser is eliminated. In horse racing, 'stakes races' are high-level competitions where the prize money comes partly from the entry fees (the stakes) paid by the owners.

The poker tournament attracted professional players because of the incredibly high stakes.

The surveyor placed a stake at each corner of the building site.

She felt she had a personal stake in the success of the community garden.

Whether you are reading a financial report, watching a high-stakes thriller, or simply setting up a tent on a camping trip, 'stake' is a word that appears everywhere. It is a powerful word because it links physical stability with the abstract concept of value and risk. When you hear it, pay attention to the context—is it about a piece of wood, a piece of a company, or the weight of a decision?

While stake is a common word, it is also one that learners frequently misuse, primarily due to homophones and confusing prepositional patterns. Because it has several distinct meanings, it is easy to apply the grammar of one meaning to another, or to confuse it with a very common food item. Understanding these pitfalls will help you sound more natural and professional in your English communication.

The 'Steak' vs. 'Stake' Confusion: The most common mistake is spelling. 'Steak' (S-T-E-A-K) is a slice of meat. 'Stake' (S-T-A-K-E) is the post or the investment. They are pronounced exactly the same (/steɪk/), which leads to frequent errors in writing, even for native speakers.

Incorrect: I have a financial steak in the company.
Correct: I have a financial stake in the company.

Misusing 'At Stake': Learners often try to use 'at stake' with the wrong preposition or in the wrong position. 'At stake' is a fixed phrase meaning 'at risk.' You cannot say 'in stake' or 'on stake.' Also, 'at stake' usually comes after the noun it describes.

Incorrect: The at stake reputation of the firm is worrying.
Correct: The reputation of the firm is at stake.

Singular vs. Plural Stakes: When talking about the general level of risk or the 'rules' of a competition, we almost always use the plural 'stakes.' Saying 'the stake is high' sounds slightly off; 'the stakes are high' is the standard idiom.

Incorrect: The stake for the final game is very high.
Correct: The stakes for the final game are very high.

Incorrect: He hammered the steaks into the ground.
Correct: He hammered the stakes into the ground.

Incorrect: We have a large stake of this venture.
Correct: We have a large stake in this venture.

To avoid these mistakes, always double-check your spelling if you are writing about food or finance. Remember the 'at stake' fixed phrase for risks, and use 'in' for ownership. If you are describing the importance of a situation, use the plural 'stakes.' These simple rules will ensure your use of 'stake' is always accurate and professional.

Because stake has several meanings, the best alternative depends entirely on the context. Whether you are talking about a physical object, a financial share, or a metaphorical risk, there are other words that can provide more precision or a different tone. Understanding these synonyms and how they differ from 'stake' will help you expand your vocabulary and express yourself more clearly.

Stake vs. Post vs. Picket: When referring to a physical object, 'post' is a more general term. A 'stake' is usually smaller and pointed. A 'picket' is a specific type of narrow stake used in fences. Use 'stake' when the object is meant to be driven into the ground to support or mark something.

While a fence post is thick and permanent, a garden stake is often temporary and thinner.

Stake vs. Share vs. Interest: In business, a 'share' is a specific unit of ownership (like a stock). A 'stake' is a more general term for the total percentage of ownership. 'Interest' is even broader, referring to any kind of involvement or concern in a business's success.

He sold his shares but kept a small stake in the company as a consultant.

Stake vs. Bet vs. Wager: In gambling, a 'bet' or 'wager' is the specific amount of money you put down. The 'stakes' refers to the overall level of the game or the total amount being played for. 'High stakes' describes the environment, while 'a big bet' describes a single action.

The stakes were so high that no one wanted to make a risky bet.

The surveyor used a picket to mark the edge of the lot.

The peace treaty is in jeopardy because of the recent border skirmish.

Choosing the right alternative helps you match the tone of your conversation. Use 'share' for technical business talk, 'at risk' for general safety concerns, and 'post' for physical descriptions. However, 'stake' remains the most versatile word when you want to emphasize that something important is being risked or that someone has a meaningful connection to an outcome.

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재미있는 사실

The financial meaning of 'stake' comes from the custom of placing bets (stakes) on a post or 'stake' during a game or race so everyone could see the money.

발음 가이드

UK /steɪk/

US /steɪk/

Single syllable, so the stress is on the entire word.

라임이 맞는 단어

bake cake lake make rake take wake snake

자주 하는 실수

Pronouncing it like 'stack' (/stæk/).
Confusing the spelling with 'steak' in writing.
Adding an extra vowel sound at the end.
Not making the 'k' sound sharp enough.
Confusing the 'st' blend with 's' or 't' alone.

난이도

독해 3/5

Common in news and business, but requires context to distinguish meanings.

쓰기 4/5

Easy to confuse with 'steak' and requires correct preposition use.

말하기 3/5

Idioms like 'at stake' are very useful for natural speech.

듣기 3/5

Homophones can make it tricky in fast conversation.

다음에 무엇을 배울까

선수 학습

stick share risk money ground

다음에 배울 것

equity investment jeopardy boundary negotiation

고급

vested interest contingency speculation picket forfeit

알아야 할 문법

Fixed Prepositional Phrases

Something is 'at stake' (not 'in stake').

Prepositions of Interest

You have a stake 'in' a company (not 'of').

Plural for Abstraction

Use 'the stakes' for the level of risk.

Compound Nouns

'Stakeholder' is written as one word.

Homophone Awareness

'Stake' (post) vs 'Steak' (meat).

수준별 예문

I used a wooden stake for my tent.

J'ai utilisé un piquet en bois pour ma tente.

Countable noun.

The stake is very sharp.

Le piquet est très pointu.

Subject of the sentence.

Put the stake in the dirt.

Mettez le piquet dans la terre.

Imperative sentence.

We need four stakes for the garden.

Nous avons besoin de quatre piquets pour le jardin.

Plural form.

The stake helps the plant grow.

Le piquet aide la plante à pousser.

Present simple.

Is this your stake?

Est-ce votre piquet ?

Question form.

The stake is made of metal.

Le piquet est en métal.

Passive-like description.

He hammered the stake.

Il a martelé le piquet.

Past simple.

The stakes for the game are small.

Les enjeux du jeu sont faibles.

Plural 'stakes' for prizes.

He used a stake to mark the line.

Il a utilisé un piquet pour marquer la ligne.

Infinitive of purpose.

They pulled up stakes and moved.

Ils ont levé l'ancre et ont déménagé.

Idiom meaning to move.

The prize is the only stake.

Le prix est le seul enjeu.

Singular abstract noun.

We drove stakes around the tree.

Nous avons enfoncé des piquets autour de l'arbre.

Preposition 'around'.

She has a stake in the project.

Elle a un intérêt dans le projet.

Preposition 'in'.

The wooden stake broke in the wind.

Le piquet en bois s'est cassé sous le vent.

Compound noun 'wooden stake'.

I need a hammer for this stake.

J'ai besoin d'un marteau pour ce piquet.

Noun phrase.

Our reputation is at stake here.

Notre réputation est en jeu ici.

Fixed phrase 'at stake'.

He bought a 10% stake in the firm.

Il a acheté une participation de 10 % dans l'entreprise.

Financial context.

The stakes are high in this election.

Les enjeux sont importants dans cette élection.

Plural 'stakes' for importance.

Every stakeholder must be informed.

Chaque partie prenante doit être informée.

Compound word 'stakeholder'.

She staked her claim on the land.

Elle a revendiqué ses droits sur la terre.

Verb usage 'to stake'.

What exactly is at stake for us?

Qu'est-ce qui est exactement en jeu pour nous ?

Interrogative with 'at stake'.

He has a personal stake in the outcome.

Il a un intérêt personnel dans le résultat.

Adjective 'personal' modifying stake.

They raised the stakes during the meeting.

Ils ont augmenté les enjeux pendant la réunion.

Idiom 'raise the stakes'.

The company sold its majority stake.

L'entreprise a vendu sa participation majoritaire.

Collocation 'majority stake'.

High-stakes testing can be stressful.

Les tests à enjeux élevés peuvent être stressants.

Compound adjective 'high-stakes'.

The peace process is at stake.

Le processus de paix est en jeu.

Abstract subject with 'at stake'.

They are playing for high stakes.

Ils jouent pour de gros enjeux.

Prepositional phrase 'for high stakes'.

The surveyor verified the boundary stakes.

L'arpenteur a vérifié les piquets de limite.

Technical usage.

She has a significant stake in the startup.

Elle a une participation importante dans la startup.

Adjective 'significant'.

The future of the planet is at stake.

L'avenir de la planète est en jeu.

Global context.

He decided to pull up stakes and move to Asia.

Il a décidé de tout plaquer et de partir en Asie.

Idiom usage.

The geopolitical stakes have escalated.

Les enjeux géopolitiques se sont intensifiés.

Academic adjective 'geopolitical'.

He staked his reputation on the theory.

Il a misé sa réputation sur cette théorie.

Metaphorical verb usage.

The minority stake gave them no power.

La participation minoritaire ne leur donnait aucun pouvoir.

Contrast between stake and power.

We must consider all stakeholder interests.

Nous devons tenir compte de tous les intérêts des parties prenantes.

Possessive 'stakeholder'.

The stakes of the debate were existential.

Les enjeux du débat étaient existentiels.

High-level vocabulary.

She acquired a controlling stake in the media group.

Elle a acquis une participation de contrôle dans le groupe de médias.

Business collocation.

The survival of the species is at stake.

La survie de l'espèce est en jeu.

Scientific context.

The treaty raised the stakes for both nations.

Le traité a augmenté les enjeux pour les deux nations.

Political idiom.

The moral stakes of the decision were profound.

Les enjeux moraux de la décision étaient profonds.

Abstract philosophical usage.

He holds a non-controlling equity stake.

Il détient une participation au capital sans contrôle.

Precise financial terminology.

The stakes are nothing less than total liberty.

L'enjeu n'est rien de moins que la liberté totale.

Rhetorical emphasis.

She was burned at the stake for her beliefs.

Elle a été brûlée sur le bûcher pour ses convictions.

Historical idiom/reference.

The company’s stake in the market is dwindling.

La part de marché de l'entreprise diminue.

Metaphorical market share.

They have a vested stake in maintaining the status quo.

Ils ont un intérêt direct à maintenir le statu quo.

Collocation 'vested stake'.

The stakes of the technological arms race are immense.

Les enjeux de la course aux armements technologiques sont immenses.

Complex noun phrase.

He chose to stake out a new position in the field.

Il a choisi de définir une nouvelle position dans le domaine.

Phrasal verb 'stake out'.

자주 쓰는 조합

at stake

majority stake

minority stake

high stakes

raise the stakes

wooden stake

personal stake

controlling stake

stake a claim

financial stake

자주 쓰는 구문

at stake

have a stake in

raise the stakes

pull up stakes

stake a claim

high-stakes

stake out

burn at the stake

stakeholder

minority stake

자주 혼동되는 단어

stake vs steak

A slice of meat. Sounds identical but spelled differently.

stake vs stack

A pile of things. Sounds similar but has a short 'a' sound.

stake vs stock

A share in a company. Related in meaning but a different word.

관용어 및 표현

"at stake"

In a position to be lost or won. Used for critical situations.

With the deadline approaching, our reputation is at stake.

neutral

"raise the stakes"

Increase the level of risk or the value of the prize.

By doubling the prize money, the organizers raised the stakes.

neutral

"pull up stakes"

To move your home or business to a different place.

They pulled up stakes and moved to Florida for the weather.

informal

"stake a claim"

To assert one's right to something.

He staked a claim to the corner office as soon as it became vacant.

neutral

"stake your life on it"

To be completely certain that something is true or will happen.

I'd stake my life on his honesty.

informal

"high stakes"

A situation where a lot can be lost or gained.

Diplomacy is a high-stakes game.

neutral

"stake out a position"

To clearly define and defend a particular opinion or policy.

The candidate staked out a position on tax reform early in the campaign.

formal

"drive a stake through the heart of"

To completely destroy or end something.

The new law drove a stake through the heart of the illegal trade.

metaphorical

"at the stake"

Referring to historical execution or extreme public trial.

She felt like she was being tried at the stake by her colleagues.

literary

"stake your reputation"

To risk your good name on the success of something.

I am staking my reputation on this new product launch.

neutral

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stake vs steak

Homophone (sounds the same).

Steak is food; stake is a post or interest. You eat a steak but drive a stake into the ground.

I ordered a medium-rare steak.

stake vs stair

Similar starting sound.

A stair is a step in a building. A stake is a post.

Walk up the stairs carefully.

stake vs state

Similar spelling and sound.

State refers to a condition or a country. Stake refers to a post or risk.

The state of the economy is poor.

stake vs snake

Rhyming word.

A snake is a reptile. A stake is an object.

The snake slithered through the grass.

stake vs stage

Similar starting sound and length.

A stage is a platform for performing. A stake is a post.

The actors are on the stage.

문장 패턴

I have a [adjective] stake.

I have a long stake.

He put the stake in the [noun].

He put the stake in the ground.

[Noun] is at stake.

The game is at stake.

I have a stake in [Noun].

I have a stake in the business.

The stakes are [adjective].

The stakes are incredibly high.

Staking one's [noun] on [noun].

Staking one's future on a dream.

To have a vested stake in [gerund].

To have a vested stake in maintaining peace.

Pulling up stakes to [verb].

Pulling up stakes to seek new opportunities.

어휘 가족

명사

동사

형용사

사용법

frequency

Common in business, news, and gardening contexts.

자주 하는 실수

Writing 'steak' when you mean 'stake'. → I have a stake in the company.
Steak is meat; stake is an interest or a post.
Saying 'in stake' instead of 'at stake'. → Our future is at stake.
'At stake' is a fixed idiom. 'In stake' is not used.
Using 'stake' as a synonym for 'mistake'. → I made a mistake.
Although 'mistake' contains the word 'stake,' they are completely unrelated.
Saying 'the stake is high'. → The stakes are high.
When referring to the level of risk or importance, the plural 'stakes' is the standard form.
Confusing 'stake' with 'stock'. → I bought a stake in the firm.
While related, 'stock' refers to the actual certificates/units, while 'stake' refers to the percentage of interest.

팁

Use 'at stake' for drama

If you want to emphasize how important a decision is, use 'at stake.' It sounds more powerful than 'important' or 'risky.'

The 'A' for Anchor

Think of the 'A' in stake as an anchor or a stick being driven into the ground. This helps you avoid spelling it like the meat.

Stakeholder vs Shareholder

Remember that all shareholders are stakeholders, but not all stakeholders are shareholders. Stakeholders include everyone affected.

Raise the stakes

Use this phrase when a situation is getting more serious. 'The boss just raised the stakes by moving the deadline to tomorrow.'

Support your plants

In a literal sense, use 'stake' when talking about helping plants grow. 'I need to stake these lilies before they fall over.'

Historical context

Be aware that 'the stake' can refer to a historical execution method. This is why the word carries such a heavy, serious feeling.

Majority vs Minority

In business, always pair 'stake' with 'majority' or 'minority' to be precise about ownership levels.

Long A sound

Make sure the 'a' sounds like 'cake.' If it sounds like 'cat,' people might not understand you.

Personal Stake

Use 'personal stake' to explain why you care about something. 'I have a personal stake in this school because my kids go there.'

Avoid 'of'

Try to avoid saying 'stake of the project.' Instead, use 'stake in the project' for better flow.

암기하기

기억법

Think of a STick you tAKE to the garden. ST + AKE = STAKE. You take a stake to mark your land.

시각적 연상

Imagine a wooden stick with a dollar bill tied to it, driven into the ground. This combines the physical stick and the financial interest.

Word Web

Garden Business Risk Vampire Tent Money Boundary Ownership

챌린지

Try to use 'stake' in three different ways today: once for a physical object, once for a risk, and once for an interest you have.

어원

Derived from the Old English word 'staca,' which meant a pin or a pole.

원래 의미: A physical post or pole driven into the ground.

Germanic (related to Dutch 'staak' and German 'Stecken').

문화적 맥락

Be careful when using 'burned at the stake' as it refers to a violent historical execution; use it only metaphorically in casual contexts.

The concept of 'staking a claim' is a powerful metaphor for individualism and property rights in the US and Australia.

Joan of Arc (burned at the stake) Dracula (killed with a wooden stake) Shark Tank (investors taking a stake)

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실제 사용 상황

Gardening

wooden stake
support with a stake
drive a stake
remove the stake

Business

majority stake
stakeholder meeting
equity stake
sell a stake

Gambling

high stakes
the stakes are up
play for stakes
lose your stake

Moving

pull up stakes
move away
start over
leave the area

Risk

at stake
everything is at stake
reputation at stake
life at stake

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"What do you think is at stake in the next global climate summit?"

"Have you ever pulled up stakes and moved to a completely new city?"

"If you could have a 10% stake in any company, which one would it be?"

"Do you prefer high-stakes games or playing just for fun?"

"Why is it important for a teacher to treat students as stakeholders?"

일기 주제

Describe a time when your reputation was at stake. How did you handle the situation?

If you were to pull up stakes tomorrow, where would you go and why?

Write about a project you have a personal stake in. Why does its success matter to you?

Explain the importance of stakeholders in a local community project.

Discuss a 'high-stakes' decision you made recently and what the potential outcomes were.

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It is primarily a noun, but it can also be a verb meaning to support with a stake or to bet money. For example, 'I will stake my claim' uses it as a verb.

It means 'at risk' or 'in a position to be lost.' It is used when the outcome of a situation is very important. For example, 'The future of the planet is at stake.'

It is more natural to say 'I have a stake IN the company.' Use 'of' only when specifying the amount, like 'a stake of 10%.'

A stakeholder is any person or group that has an interest in a project or business. This includes employees, customers, and the local community.

Remember that 'stAke' is like an 'A-frame' or a pointed stick. 'stEAk' is like 'EAt'.

It means to pack up your things and move to a new home or location. It comes from the idea of pulling up tent stakes.

Usually, yes. 'The stakes' refers to the total amount being played for. You might say 'high stakes' or 'low stakes.'

Only metaphorically, such as 'staking someone' (providing them with money for a venture) or in the historical 'burned at the stake.'

A stake out is when police or investigators watch a building or person secretly for a long time.

It depends. 'Equity stake' is formal business language, while 'pull up stakes' is more informal.