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stable doorBrE /ˌsteɪbl ˈdɔː(r)/ NAmE /ˌsteɪbl ˈdɔːr/ (BrE ) (NAmE ˌDutch ˈdoor ) noun a door which is divided into two parts so that the top part can be left open while the bottom part is kept shut 马厩式两截门(上下两部分可分别开关) ● close , lock , etc . the stable door after the horse has ˈbolted (BrE ) (US close , etc . the barn door after the horse has eˈscaped ) to try to prevent or avoid loss or damage when it is already too late to do so 马跑了才去关厩门;贼走关门,为时已晚 |