1.(tie to stake)把…系在桩上
2.(fence with posts)用桩把…围起
3.(to land, rights, etc)申明(所有权)；提出(权利要求)
4.(support with post)用桩支撑
5.(risk, bet)+ sum of money, reputation拿…打赌；以…冒险
Large sums were staked on the outcome.大笔大笔的钱押在了结果上。
6.(invest in)资助；支持
7.to stake a claim
(say sth is rightfully yours)公开声明(对…)拥有所有权；坚持要求(获得…)
Jane is determined to stake her claim as an actress.简决心主张自己作为女演员的权利。
Baguet's success staked his claim for a place in Belgium's world championship team.巴盖的胜利为他在比利时的世锦赛队伍中争得了一席之地。