英语

state

gb/stˈeɪt/ us/stˈeɪt/
B1 英语
~ 1000
义项
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名词 B1 state
1

a particular condition or situation

The way something or someone is at a certain time.

用法模式: in a [adjective] state
常见错误:
Learners sometimes confuse 'state' with 'country'. In this sense, it means condition, not a political region.
近义词
condition (More general and neutral; can be used for physical, mental, or situational circumstances.)
反义词
chaos (Represents complete disorder, which is the opposite of an organized or stable state.)
搭配
state of mind |in a bad state |in a good state |emotional state |current state
主题
daily life |emotions |society |core_vocabulary
例句
  • 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.
学习者例句
  • 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.
名词 B1 entity
2

a political division or country

A country, or an area inside a country with its own government.

用法模式: the state of [name]
常见错误:
Learners may confuse 'state' meaning political division with 'state' meaning condition. Context determines meaning.
近义词
nation (Refers to an independent country rather than a subdivision of one.)
反义词
private sector (In governance context, refers to non-governmental parts of society, opposite of 'the state' as government.)
搭配
member state |state government |sovereign state |federal state
主题
politics |geography |law
例句
  • 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.
学习者例句
  • Texas is a big state.
  • France is a European state.
  • Each state has its own rules.
动词 formal B2 action
3

to say or write clearly

To say something clearly and formally.

用法模式: to state [something]
常见错误:
Learners sometimes use 'say' instead of 'state' in formal contexts. 'State' is more official and exact.
近义词
declare (Often more formal and public than 'state'.)
反义词
withhold (To deliberately not say something, opposite of expressing it.)
搭配
state clearly |state the facts |state your name |as stated above
主题
communication |law |education
例句
  • 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.
学习者例句
  • Please state your name.
  • He stated that he was tired.
  • The paper states the rules.
语法
词典原形
state
IPA
GB/stˈeɪt/
US/stˈeɪt/
音节与重音
state (1 个音节)
Stress on 1st syllable (state)
词形变化
Noun
  • Base: state
  • Plural: state, states
Verb
  • Base: state
  • 3rd Person Singular: states
  • Present Participle: stating
  • Past: stated
词族
Forms
states noun stating verb stated verb
Core family
statement noun B1
Related words
statehood noun statewide adjective B2
Negative and opposite forms
stateless adjective
Advanced or less common
overstate verb C1 understate verb B2 overstatement noun understatement noun
相关表达

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.

例句
  • 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.

例句
  • 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.

例句
  • His calm state of mind helped him solve the problem.
  • Meditation can improve your state of mind.

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