stay
UK/steɪ/US/stei/
NGSL 1kA1
Definitions
v.
To remain in a place
停留，留下
v.
To continue to be in a particular state
保持（某状态）
v.
To live somewhere temporarily, as a guest
暂住，留宿
n.
A period of staying somewhere
逗留期间
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedFrom Latin stāre (to stand) through Old French ester/estai. To stay is to keep standing where you are — not to move on. From that come 'stay home,' 'stay calm' (keep standing in that state), and 'a two-night stay.'
Root st still carries 376 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.stay at home待在家
- 2.stay calm保持冷静
- 3.stay in touch保持联系
- 4.overnight stay过夜逗留
Example Sentences
- 1.
Please stay here until I get back.
- 2.
Try to stay calm during the interview.
- 3.
We enjoyed our stay at the hotel.