states
US /steɪts/
UK /steɪts/
名词
1.
国家, 州
a nation or territory considered as an organized political community under one government
示例:
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The United States is a federal republic.
美国是一个联邦国家。
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Many small states joined the larger alliance.
许多小国加入了更大的联盟。
2.
状态, 情况
the particular condition that someone or something is in at a specific time
示例:
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The car is in excellent states.
这辆车状况极佳。
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He was in a confused state after the accident.
事故后他处于混乱的状态。
动词
声明, 阐明
express something definitely or clearly in speech or writing
示例:
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Please state your name and address.
请说明您的姓名和地址。
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The report clearly states the problem.
报告清楚地阐明了问题。