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单词 stay
释义

stay

UK /steɪ/

Word Forms

singularstay
pluralstays

DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    usually singulara limited period of time that you live somewhere

    I hope you enjoyed your stay with us.

    I met her during my short stay at the hospital.

    length/duration of stay:

    The average length of stay at these hotels is only two nights.

    Synonyms and related words

    To live, stay or work in a particular place
  2. 2
    a short piece of bone, wire, or plastic used inside a corset or shirt collar to keep it stiff
    Synonyms and related words

    Parts of clothes

phrases

stay of execution/deportation etc

stay

US /steɪ/

Word Forms

singularstay
pluralstays

DEFINITIONS2
  1. 1
    usually singulara limited period of time that you live somewhere

    I hope you enjoyed your stay with us.

    I met her during my short stay at the hospital.

    length/duration of stay:

    The average length of stay at these hotels is only two nights.

    Synonyms and related words

    To live, stay or work in a particular place
  2. 2
    a short piece of bone, wire, or plastic used inside a corset or shirt collar to keep it stiff
    Synonyms and related words

    Parts of clothes

phrases

stay of execution/deportation etc.

stay

UK /steɪ/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/theystay
he/she/itstays
present participlestaying
past tensestayed
past participlestayed

DEFINITIONS4
  1. 1
    intransitive to remain in a particular place

    Stay right here, please.

    stay at home:

    He wanted her to stay at home and look after the children.

    stay late:

    I have to stay late at work every Thursday.

    Synonyms and related words

    To remain in a place or situation
  2. 2
    intransitive to remain in a particular situation or state

    Fast walking is a good way of staying fit.

    stay calm/cool/quiet:

    My number one rule is to stay calm under pressure.

    Synonyms and related words

    To remain in a place or situation
    1. 2a
      to remain at a particular level
      stay up/down:

      Interest rates should stay down for the next few months.

      Synonyms and related words

      To remain the same, or to keep something the same
  3. 3
    intransitive to live or remain in a place for a while as a guest or visitor
    stay with:

    How long is he planning to stay with you?

    stay at:

    Jamie stayed at the hotel for three days.

    Synonyms and related words

    To live, stay or work in a particular place
  4. 4
    transitive formalto stop something such as a court case from continuing

    The defence has filed a petition to stay proceedings.

    The court may stay execution pursuant to Order 37.

    Synonyms and related words

    To stop doing something
    Synonyms and related words

    Court cases and legal processes

phrases

something is here to stay
stay the course
stay the night/stay overnight
stay put


phrasal verbs

stay around
stay away
stay away from
stay back
stay behind
stay down
stay in
stay off
stay on
stay out
stay out of
stay over
stay together
stay up
stay with

stay

US /steɪ/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/theystay
he/she/itstays
present participlestaying
past tensestayed
past participlestayed

DEFINITIONS4
  1. 1
    intransitive to remain in a particular place

    Stay right here, please.

    stay late:

    I have to stay late at work every Thursday.

    stay at home:

    He wanted her to stay at home and take care of the children.

    Synonyms and related words

    To remain in a place or situation
  2. 2
    intransitive to remain in a particular situation or state

    Fast walking is a good way of staying in shape.

    stay calm/cool/quiet:

    My number one rule is to stay calm under pressure.

    Synonyms and related words

    To remain in a place or situation
    1. 2a
      to remain at a particular level
      stay up/down:

      Interest rates should stay down for the next few months.

      Synonyms and related words

      To remain the same, or to keep something the same
  3. 3
    intransitive to live or remain in a place for a while as a guest or visitor
    stay with:

    How long is he planning to stay with you?

    stay at:

    Jamie stayed at the hotel for three days.

    Synonyms and related words

    To live, stay or work in a particular place
  4. 4
    transitive formalto stop something such as a court case from continuing

    The defense has filed a petition to stay proceedings.

    The court may stay execution pursuant to Order 37.

    Synonyms and related words

    Court cases and legal processes
    Synonyms and related words

    To stop doing something

phrases

something is here to stay
stay the course
stay the night/stay overnight
stay put


phrasal verbs

stay around
stay away
stay away from
stay back
stay behind
stay down
stay in
stay off
stay on
stay out
stay out of
stay over
stay together
stay up
stay with
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