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

adj.

1. not likely to give way or overturn; firmly fixed.
2. not likely to change or fail.
   ▸not deteriorating in health after an injury or operation.
   ▸emotionally well-balanced.
3. not liable to undergo chemical decomposition or radioactive decay.

n.

1. a building for housing horses.
2. an establishment where racehorses are kept and trained.
3. an establishment producing particular types of people or things.

v.

1. put or keep (a horse) in a stable.
2. put or base (a train) in a depot.