state

US /steɪt/

UK /steɪt/

國家, 州

a nation or territory considered as an organized political community under one government

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The United States is a large country.

美國是一個大國。

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Each state has its own laws.

每個州都有自己的法律。

狀態, 情況

the particular condition that someone or something is in at a specific time

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The building is in a poor state of repair.

這座建築的維修狀況很差。

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He was in a confused state after the accident.

事故後他處於混亂的狀態。

聲明, 闡明

express something definitely or clearly in speech or writing

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Please state your name and address.

請說明您的姓名和地址。

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He stated his opinion clearly.

他清楚地闡明了自己的觀點。