This is the 9280th most frequent Russian word.
ставку
"Ставку" in English means "stake," "rate," "bet," or "wager," depending on the context.
In this sentence, 'ставку' refers to a bet placed on the horse.
Я сделал ставку на эту лошадь в забеге.
I placed a bet on this horse in the race.
Here, 'ставку' is used metaphorically to indicate prioritizing or focusing resources on technological development.
Правительство сделало ставку на развитие технологий.
The government bet on the development of technologies.
In this sentence, 'ставку' denotes the interest rate applied to a loan.