The President staked out his position on the issue.

总统明确阐述了他在这个问题上的立场。

《牛津词典》

She staked her political career on tax reform, and lost.

她把自己的政治前程押在税制改革上，结果赌输了。

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He has staked his political future on an election victory.

他已把他的政治前途赌在了一次选举获胜上。

《柯林斯英汉双解大词典》

"This is a very great victory for President Obama. This was his first year in office and in many ways he really staked his whole four-year presidency on the success in this vote on healthcare."

VOA: special.2010.03.27

He staked his young presidency on the outcome of this vote.

VOA: standard.2010.03.22

A believer in independence from the rest of Cyprus, Eroglu has staked his claim to the presidency by accusing the incumbent, Mr.Talat of failing in talks with Greek Cypriots aimed at resolving their territorial dispute.

VOA: standard.2010.04.15

Quietly, he staked a claim, made a fortune and lost it, before dying penniless.

BBC: The ghostly shore of Namibia��s Skeleton Coast

They have staked out largely ideological positions while leaving the hot-button details for another time.

FORBES: What Taxes Does Obama Want to Raise?

Oregon isn't the only place where Jackson Family Wines has staked a large claim.

WSJ: From Grief to Growth at Jackson Family Wines