state
gb/stˈeɪt/ us/stˈeɪt/
B1
英語
~ 1000
語義
0件の語義
名詞
B1
state
1
a particular condition or situation
The way something or someone is at a certain time.
用法パターン：
in a [adjective] state
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'state' with 'country'. In this sense, it means condition, not a political region.
類義語
condition (More general and neutral; can be used for physical, mental, or situational circumstances.)
対義語
chaos (Represents complete disorder, which is the opposite of an organized or stable state.)
コロケーション
state of mind
|in a bad state
|in a good state
|emotional state
|current state
テーマ
daily life
|emotions
|society
|core_vocabulary
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- 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.
名詞
B1
entity
2
a political division or country
A country, or an area inside a country with its own government.
用法パターン：
the state of [name]
よくある間違い：
Learners may confuse 'state' meaning political division with 'state' meaning condition. Context determines meaning.
類義語
nation (Refers to an independent country rather than a subdivision of one.)
対義語
private sector (In governance context, refers to non-governmental parts of society, opposite of 'the state' as government.)
コロケーション
member state
|state government
|sovereign state
|federal state
テーマ
politics
|geography
|law
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- Texas is a big state.
- France is a European state.
- Each state has its own rules.
動詞
formal
B2
action
3
to say or write clearly
To say something clearly and formally.
用法パターン：
to state [something]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes use 'say' instead of 'state' in formal contexts. 'State' is more official and exact.
類義語
declare (Often more formal and public than 'state'.)
対義語
withhold (To deliberately not say something, opposite of expressing it.)
コロケーション
state clearly
|state the facts
|state your name
|as stated above
テーマ
communication
|law
|education
例文
- 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.
学習者向け例文
- Please state your name.
- He stated that he was tired.
- The paper states the rules.
文法
辞書形
state
IPA
GB/stˈeɪt/
US/stˈeɪt/
音節・強勢
state （1音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (state)
活用形
Noun
- Base: state
- Plural: state, states
Verb
- Base: state
- 3rd Person Singular: states
- Present Participle: stating
- Past: stated
関連語
表現
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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- 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.
例文
- His calm state of mind helped him solve the problem.
- Meditation can improve your state of mind.