/ˌhaɪˈsteɪks/· adj.
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Chinese meaning
高风险的;利害攸关的
风险极大、后果严重的
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指容错率低、出错代价大的翻译工作
Example
AI dominates the translation business, but for high-stakes work, humans are still needed.
AI主导着翻译行业,但对于利害攸关的工作,仍然需要人工。
Source: BBC · 13 Oct 2026
Background ✎
AI已经主导了翻译行业,但在利害攸关的高风险工作中,仍然需要人工译员。
Roots · etymology
stake 源自古英语 staca(木桩),引申为赌注
Collocations
- high-stakes negotiation / high-stakes decision / high-stakes game
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