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stable doorBrE /ˌsteɪbl ˈdɔː(r)/NAmE /ˌsteɪbl ˈdɔːr/ (BrE) (NAmE ˌDutch ˈdoor) nouna 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 |