| 单词 | stay |
| 释义 | stay —stay /steɪ/ noun [C] (VISIT) ► B1 a period of time that you spend in a place: » She planned a short stay at/in a hotel to celebrate their anniversary.Thesaurus+: ↑Visitingnoun stay of execution, deportation, etc. LEGAL► F0 an order by a judge that stops a judgment being performed until new information can be consideredThesaurus+: ↑Court cases, orders and decisionsverb (LIVE) ↑Verb Endings for stay A2 [I] to live or be in a place for a short time as a visitor: » I stayed in Montreal for two weeks then flew home.» They said they'd stay at/in a hotel.» The children usually stay with their grandparents for a week in the summer.Thesaurus+: ↑Living or sleeping somewherestay overnight (ALSO stay the night)F0 to sleep somewhere for one night: » We've arranged to stay overnight at my sister's house.Thesaurus+: ↑Living or sleeping somewhereF0 [I] INDIAN ENGLISH OR SCOTTISH ENGLISH to live somewhere permanently: » I still stay with my parents.• • • Extra Examples:» I stayed in a marvellous clifftop hotel.» We stayed in a fancy hotel near the Champs-Élysées.» We stayed on one of the lesser-known Greek islands.» The farmhouse we stayed in was completely off the beaten track.» They stayed with us for a short time.Common mistake: stay! Warning: choose the correct preposition!! To talk about the town/country/region you are visiting , don't say 'stay at/to/on', say stay in:» We stayed in Rome for three nights.! To talk about the building where you stay during your visit, remember to use the preposition in or at:» We stayed in a nice hotel in the city centre.» I stayed at my brother's house.! To talk about the person or people you are visiting, don't say 'stay at/in', say stay with:» We stayed with a very nice host family.verb [I usually + adv/prep, L] (CONTINUE) ↑Verb Endings for stay ► B1 to continue doing something, or to continue to be in a particular state: » Stay away from the edge of the cliff.» He's decided not to stay in teaching/medicine/the army.» The final figures showed that most departments had stayed within budget.» It was so warm we stayed (out) in the garden until ten that night.» Put a lid on the pan so the food will stay hot.» The shops stay open until nine o' clock.» They stayed friends after their divorce.Thesaurus+: ↑Keeping and staying the same , ↑Not able to be changed• • • Extra Examples:» She manages to stay cheerful despite everything.» Many small businesses are struggling to stay afloat.» Biscuits will stay crisp if you keep them in an airtight container.» This is so boring, it's all I can do to stay awake.» Her proposals would allow more people to stay in full-time education.verb [I] (NOT LEAVE) ↑Verb Endings for stay ► A1 to not move away from or leave a place or situation: » They need an assistant who is willing to stay for six months.» Stay until the rain has stopped.» Can you stay after work to play tennis?» Because of the snow, children were told to stay at home (US USUALLY stay home).Thesaurus+: ↑Staying and remaining , ↑Waiting• • • Extra Examples:» Can you stay a bit longer?» It was cold and wet outside so we stayed at home.» You can stay here if you like.» Stay and have a drink with us.» I'm afraid I can't stay. |
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