states
US /steɪts/
UK /steɪts/
名詞
1.
國家, 州
a nation or territory considered as an organized political community under one government
範例:
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The United States is a federal republic.
美國是一個聯邦國家。
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Many small states joined the larger alliance.
許多小國加入了更大的聯盟。
2.
狀態, 情況
the particular condition that someone or something is in at a specific time
範例:
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The car is in excellent states.
這輛車狀況極佳。
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He was in a confused state after the accident.
事故後他處於混亂的狀態。
動詞
聲明, 闡明
express something definitely or clearly in speech or writing
範例:
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Please state your name and address.
請說明您的姓名和地址。
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The report clearly states the problem.
報告清楚地闡明了問題。