state

US /steɪt/

UK /steɪt/

国家, 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.

美国是一个大国。

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Each state has its own laws.

每个州都有自己的法律。

状态, 情况

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.

这座建筑的维修状况很差。

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He was in a confused state after the accident.

事故后他处于混乱的状态。

声明, 阐明

express something definitely or clearly in speech or writing

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Please state your name and address.

请说明您的姓名和地址。

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He stated his opinion clearly.

他清楚地阐明了自己的观点。