stole
/stəʊl/ (bre, ipa) · [stˈol] /stoʊl/ (ame, ipa) · [stˈol] /stəʊl/ (ame, ipa)
stole — verb
- stolepresent simple I / you / we / they
- stoles3rd person singular
- stoling-ing form
- stoledpast simple
1. the past-tense form of the verb 'steal', used to say that someone took something
the past-tense form of the verb 'steal', used to say that someone took something without permission at a time before now
Quan stole my lunch from the office fridge before noon.
stole + object + from + place
Yumi stole a small key from the drawer by the sink.
The thief stole Hari's phone while he waited for the bus.
After the lights went out, someone stole Yasmin's bag from the chair.
文法句型
stole + noun phrase
stole + noun phrase + from + person/place
用法筆記
Use 'stole' for a finished past action without an auxiliary verb. After 'have' or in passive sentences, use 'stolen' instead: 'has stolen', 'was stolen'.
常見錯誤
stole — noun
- stolesingular
- stolesplural
1. a formal wrap that hangs over the shoulders, usually made from soft fabric or fu
a formal wrap that hangs over the shoulders, usually made from soft fabric or fur
Yasmin wore a silk stole over her dress at the wedding.
wear a stole over a dress
The singer draped a white stole around her shoulders before going on stage.
Her grandmother kept a fur stole in a box for winter parties.
A pale blue stole made the simple black gown look softer.
用法筆記
Usually refers to a formal wrap, often worn with evening clothes. It is more old-fashioned and dressy than an everyday scarf.
常見錯誤
2. a long narrow band of cloth worn by some Christian priests or deacons during rel
a long narrow band of cloth worn by some Christian priests or deacons during religious services
The priest placed a green stole over his robe before the service.
liturgical clothing worn before a service
A gold cross was sewn near the end of the stole.
The deacon wore the stole across one shoulder on Easter morning.
The church kept several stoles in different colours for the year.
- vestment
broader church term; a stole is one specific piece of vestment
用法筆記
This is church vocabulary, not ordinary clothing language. Priests usually wear the stole around the neck, while deacons often wear it across one shoulder.