state
gb/stˈeɪt/ us/stˈeɪt/
B1
Angol
~ 1000
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Főnév
B1
state
1
a particular condition or situation
The way something or someone is at a certain time.
Használati minta:
in a [adjective] state
Gyakori hiba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'state' with 'country'. In this sense, it means condition, not a political region.
Szinonimák
condition (More general and neutral; can be used for physical, mental, or situational circumstances.)
Antonimák
chaos (Represents complete disorder, which is the opposite of an organized or stable state.)
Szókapcsolatok
state of mind
|in a bad state
|in a good state
|emotional state
|current state
Témák
daily life
|emotions
|society
|core_vocabulary
Példák
- 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.
Példák tanulóknak
- 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.
Főnév
B1
entity
2
a political division or country
A country, or an area inside a country with its own government.
Használati minta:
the state of [name]
Gyakori hiba:
Learners may confuse 'state' meaning political division with 'state' meaning condition. Context determines meaning.
Szinonimák
nation (Refers to an independent country rather than a subdivision of one.)
Antonimák
private sector (In governance context, refers to non-governmental parts of society, opposite of 'the state' as government.)
Szókapcsolatok
member state
|state government
|sovereign state
|federal state
Témák
politics
|geography
|law
Példák
- 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.
Példák tanulóknak
- Texas is a big state.
- France is a European state.
- Each state has its own rules.
Ige
formal
B2
action
3
to say or write clearly
To say something clearly and formally.
Használati minta:
to state [something]
Gyakori hiba:
Learners sometimes use 'say' instead of 'state' in formal contexts. 'State' is more official and exact.
Szinonimák
declare (Often more formal and public than 'state'.)
Antonimák
withhold (To deliberately not say something, opposite of expressing it.)
Szókapcsolatok
state clearly
|state the facts
|state your name
|as stated above
Témák
communication
|law
|education
Példák
- 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.
Példák tanulóknak
- Please state your name.
- He stated that he was tired.
- The paper states the rules.
Nyelvtan
Szótári alak
state
IPA
GB/stˈeɪt/
US/stˈeɪt/
Szótagolás és hangsúly
state (1 szótag)
Stress on 1st syllable (state)
Szóalakok
Noun
- Base: state
- Plural: state, states
Verb
- Base: state
- 3rd Person Singular: states
- Present Participle: stating
- Past: stated
Szócsalád
Kifejezések
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.
Példák
- 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.
Példák
- 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.
Példák
- His calm state of mind helped him solve the problem.
- Meditation can improve your state of mind.