state
gb/stˈeɪt/ us/stˈeɪt/
B1
Английский
~ 1000
Значения
0 значений
Существительное
B1
state
1
a particular condition or situation
The way something or someone is at a certain time.
Модель употребления:
in a [adjective] state
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'state' with 'country'. In this sense, it means condition, not a political region.
Синонимы
condition (More general and neutral; can be used for physical, mental, or situational circumstances.)
Антонимы
chaos (Represents complete disorder, which is the opposite of an organized or stable state.)
Коллокации
state of mind
|in a bad state
|in a good state
|emotional state
|current state
Темы
daily life
|emotions
|society
|core_vocabulary
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Существительное
B1
entity
2
a political division or country
A country, or an area inside a country with its own government.
Модель употребления:
the state of [name]
Частая ошибка:
Learners may confuse 'state' meaning political division with 'state' meaning condition. Context determines meaning.
Синонимы
nation (Refers to an independent country rather than a subdivision of one.)
Антонимы
private sector (In governance context, refers to non-governmental parts of society, opposite of 'the state' as government.)
Коллокации
member state
|state government
|sovereign state
|federal state
Темы
politics
|geography
|law
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- 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.
Модель употребления:
to state [something]
Частая ошибка:
Learners sometimes use 'say' instead of 'state' in formal contexts. 'State' is more official and exact.
Синонимы
declare (Often more formal and public than 'state'.)
Антонимы
withhold (To deliberately not say something, opposite of expressing it.)
Коллокации
state clearly
|state the facts
|state your name
|as stated above
Темы
communication
|law
|education
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры для изучающих
- Please state your name.
- He stated that he was tired.
- The paper states the rules.
Грамматика
Словарная форма
state
IPA
GB/stˈeɪt/
US/stˈeɪt/
Слоги и ударение
state (1 слог)
Stress on 1st syllable (state)
Формы слова
Noun
- Base: state
- Plural: state, states
Verb
- Base: state
- 3rd Person Singular: states
- Present Participle: stating
- Past: stated
Родственные слова
Выражения
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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- 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.
Примеры
- His calm state of mind helped him solve the problem.
- Meditation can improve your state of mind.