state
gb/stˈeɪt/ us/stˈeɪt/
B1
Английски
~ 1000
Значения
0 значения
Съществително
B1
state
1
a particular condition or situation
The way something or someone is at a certain time.
Модел на употреба:
in a [adjective] state
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'state' with 'country'. In this sense, it means condition, not a political region.
Синоними
condition (More general and neutral; can be used for physical, mental, or situational circumstances.)
Антоними
chaos (Represents complete disorder, which is the opposite of an organized or stable state.)
Колокации
state of mind
|in a bad state
|in a good state
|emotional state
|current state
Теми
daily life
|emotions
|society
|core_vocabulary
Примери
- The house was in a terrible state after the storm.
- Her mental state has improved since the treatment.
- The economy is currently in a fragile state.
- He left the car in a poor state.
- The patient was in a critical state when admitted.
Примери за учащи
- The room is in a bad state.
- She is in a happy state today.
- The car is in a good state.
- His health is in a bad state now.
Съществително
B1
entity
2
a political division or country
A country, or an area inside a country with its own government.
Модел на употреба:
the state of [name]
Честа грешка:
Learners may confuse 'state' meaning political division with 'state' meaning condition. Context determines meaning.
Синоними
nation (Refers to an independent country rather than a subdivision of one.)
Антоними
private sector (In governance context, refers to non-governmental parts of society, opposite of 'the state' as government.)
Колокации
member state
|state government
|sovereign state
|federal state
Теми
politics
|geography
|law
Примери
- Texas is the second-largest state in the US.
- France is a European state with a long history.
- Each state has its own laws and regulations.
- The state is responsible for providing public education.
Примери за учащи
- Texas is a big state.
- France is a European state.
- Each state has its own rules.
Глагол
formal
B2
action
3
to say or write clearly
To say something clearly and formally.
Модел на употреба:
to state [something]
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes use 'say' instead of 'state' in formal contexts. 'State' is more official and exact.
Синоними
declare (Often more formal and public than 'state'.)
Антоними
withhold (To deliberately not say something, opposite of expressing it.)
Колокации
state clearly
|state the facts
|state your name
|as stated above
Теми
communication
|law
|education
Примери
- Please state your full name for the record.
- The terms and conditions are stated on the back of the form.
- She stated that she was not guilty.
- The report stated that sales had increased.
Примери за учащи
- Please state your name.
- He stated that he was tired.
- The paper states the rules.
Граматика
Речникова форма
state
IPA
GB/stˈeɪt/
US/stˈeɪt/
Срички и ударение
state (1 сричка)
Stress on 1st syllable (state)
Форми на думата
Noun
- Base: state
- Plural: state, states
Verb
- Base: state
- 3rd Person Singular: states
- Present Participle: stating
- Past: stated
Семейство думи
Изрази
head of state
1/hˈɛd əv stˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
formal
chief representative of a country
The main leader of a country, often the president or monarch.
Примери
- The head of state will visit Japan next month.
- As head of state, she represents the nation abroad.
in a state
1/ˈɪn ə stˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
informal
being upset or anxious
Feeling upset, worried, or excited in a way that shows clearly.
Примери
- She was in a real state after losing her keys.
- Don’t get yourself in such a state over nothing.
state of mind
1/stˈeɪt əv mˈaɪnd/
fixed phrase
a person's mental condition
How someone feels or thinks at a certain time.
Примери
- His calm state of mind helped him solve the problem.
- Meditation can improve your state of mind.