staves
US /steɪvz/
UK /steɪvz/
複數名詞
1.
棍子, 杆
heavy sticks or poles, especially those used as weapons or supports
範例:
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The old man walked with the aid of two sturdy staves.
老人拄著兩根結實的棍子走路。
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The warriors carried long wooden staves into battle.
戰士們帶著長長的木棍投入戰鬥。
2.
五線譜
the five horizontal lines on which musical notes are written
範例:
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The melody was written on two parallel staves.
旋律寫在兩條平行的五線譜上。
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Learning to read music involves understanding the notes on the staves.
學習識譜包括理解五線譜上的音符。
動詞
避免, 延緩
to avert or delay something bad or dangerous
範例:
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The government took measures to stave off an economic crisis.
政府採取措施避免經濟危機。
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They worked tirelessly to stave off hunger and disease.
他們不懈努力，以避免飢餓和疾病。