staves
US /steɪvz/
UK /steɪvz/
复数名词
1.
棍子, 杆
heavy sticks or poles, especially those used as weapons or supports
示例:
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The old man walked with the aid of two sturdy staves.
老人拄着两根结实的棍子走路。
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The warriors carried long wooden staves into battle.
战士们带着长长的木棍投入战斗。
2.
五线谱
the five horizontal lines on which musical notes are written
示例:
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The melody was written on two parallel staves.
旋律写在两条平行的五线谱上。
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Learning to read music involves understanding the notes on the staves.
学习识谱包括理解五线谱上的音符。
动词
避免, 延缓
to avert or delay something bad or dangerous
示例:
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The government took measures to stave off an economic crisis.
政府采取措施避免经济危机。
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They worked tirelessly to stave off hunger and disease.
他们不懈努力，以避免饥饿和疾病。