a.
1. 稳定的,牢固的;平稳的
A stable government is essential to economic growth.
稳定的政府对经济增长是重要的。
2. 可靠的,可信赖的,稳重的;坚定的
He is a man of stable character.
他是一个稳重可靠的人。
n.
1. 马,马棚;畜舍[S][P1]
The horses were led into the stable and each put in a stall.
马被牵入马棚,每匹马都分放在各自的栏内。
2. (属于同一主人或驯马师的)一群赛马[S][(+of)]
The black horse is one of Mr. King\'s stable.
那匹黑马是金先生的赛马之一。
3. 【口】(属于同一主人或机构的)一群人(或物)[S][(+of)]
He has a whole stable of informers working for him.
他有一帮子告密者为他效劳。
vt.
1. 把...拴入马厩
Horses and cows were stabled on the lower floor.
马和牛关在马厩的底下一层。
vi.
1. 住于厩中