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1
停留, 逗留
to remain in a particular place
- The weather is too unpredictable, so it's better to stay indoors.
天气太不可预测了，所以最好呆在室内。
- The dog is trained to stay in one spot until given a command to move.
这只狗被训练到接到移动命令前一直呆在一个地方。
- We'll stay at the office to finish the project on time.
我们会留在办公室按时完成项目。
- Sorry, but I have another appointment, so I can't stay long.
抱歉，但我有另一个约会，所以我不能待太久。
- We were about to leave, but our friends convinced us to stay for a game of cards.
我们正要离开，但我们的朋友说服我们留下玩一局牌。
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2
停留, 住宿
to live somewhere for a short time, especially as a guest or visitor
- They invited us to stay at their beach house for the weekend.
他们邀请我们在他们的海滨别墅度过周末。
- I'm staying at a friend's apartment while I'm in town for the conference.
我在城里参加会议时住在朋友的公寓里。
- The company arranged for me to stay in a hotel during my business trip.
公司安排我在出差期间住在酒店。
- We were pleasantly surprised to find out that we were staying in the same hotel during our vacation.
我们惊喜地发现我们在度假期间住在同一家酒店。
- He's visiting from out of town and needs a place to stay for the weekend.
他从城外来访，需要一个地方住过周末。
3
保持, 停留
to continue to be in a particular condition or state
- Despite the challenges, she managed to stay calm throughout the emergency.
尽管面临挑战，她还是设法在紧急情况下保持冷静。
- The document needs to stay confidential until the official release.
该文件在正式发布前需要保持机密。
- Please stay seated until the plane has come to a complete stop.
请在飞机完全停止之前保持就座。
- The painting should stay in its original frame to preserve its condition.
这幅画应该保持在其原始框架中以保存其状况。
- The software update ensures that the system stays secure from vulnerabilities.
软件更新确保系统保持安全，免受漏洞影响。
4
暂停, 推迟
to temporarily halt or postpone a legal action or judicial process
及物动词
- The judge decided to stay the proceedings until more evidence was presented.
法官决定暂停诉讼程序，直到提交更多证据。
- The defense filed a motion to stay the execution of the sentence.
辩护方提出了一项动议，要求暂缓执行判决。
- After new information came to light, the court chose to stay the trial.
新信息曝光后，法院选择暂停审判。
- The prosecution agreed to stay the charges pending further investigation.
检方同意暂停指控，等待进一步调查。
- The company requested the court to stay the lawsuit until a settlement could be reached.
该公司请求法院暂停诉讼，直到达成和解。
5
停留, 支持
to offer assistance or encouragement to someone in need
及物动词
- Volunteers stayed the victims of the disaster with supplies and emotional support.
志愿者们用物资和情感支持援助了灾难的受害者。
- The community rallied to stay the family during their time of need.
社区团结起来，在这个家庭需要的时候支持他们。
- His mentor stayed him in his career development by providing guidance and encouragement.
他的导师通过提供指导和鼓励支持了他的职业发展。
- She stayed her partner during the challenging times of their startup.
在初创公司的艰难时期，她一直陪伴在她的伴侣身边。
- He felt grateful for how his colleagues stayed him when he was struggling with the project.
他对同事们在他为项目苦苦挣扎时支持他感到感激。
6
支撑, 加固
to provide structural support to something to keep it upright or stable
及物动词
- The scaffolding was used to stay the old building during renovations.
在翻新期间，脚手架被用来支撑旧建筑。
- The braces were installed to stay the structure after the earthquake.
地震后安装了支架以支撑结构。
- Engineers designed a support system to stay the bridge.
工程师设计了一个支撑系统来固定桥梁。
- He placed a wedge to stay the door from swinging open.
他放了一个楔子来固定门，防止它摆动打开。
- The crutches helped stay his weight after the injury.
拐杖在受伤后帮助支撑了他的体重。
7
稳定, 支撑
to stabilize or hold a mast in place using ropes, wires, or other supportive devices
及物动词
- The sailors worked together to stay the mast before the storm hit.
水手们在风暴来临前共同努力固定桅杆。
- The old ship's mast was stayed with steel cables to prevent any movement.
旧船的桅杆用钢缆固定以防止任何移动。
- The rigging was expertly handled to stay the mast during rough seas.
在波涛汹涌的海面上，索具被专业地操作以稳定桅杆。
- Before setting sail, they carefully stayed the mast to ensure a smooth voyage.
在启航前，他们仔细地 固定 了桅杆，以确保航行顺利。
- They stayed the mast with additional supports after noticing some slack in the lines.
在注意到绳索有些松弛后，他们用额外的支撑固定了桅杆。