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states

UK //steɪts//US //steɪts//

词源

源自拉丁语 'status',意为'状态'或'位置',后通过古法语 'estat' 进入英语。

noun

❶ 指国家或地区的政治实体,通常用于指美国的各州或其他联邦制国家的组成部分。

“The United States is made up of 50 states.”

(美国由50个州组成。)

“She traveled to different states during her vacation.”

(她在假期期间去了不同的州旅行。)

❶ 指某种特定的状态或情况,常用于描述人或事物的状况。

“He was in a state of shock after the accident.”

(事故发生后,他处于震惊的状态。)

“The machine is in a good working state.”

(这台机器处于良好的工作状态。)

同义词:condition, situation, status, phase

verb

❶ 正式或明确地表达某事,通常用于书面或正式场合。

“The report states the facts clearly.”

(报告清楚地陈述了事实。)

“He stated his opinion during the meeting.”

(他在会议上陈述了自己的观点。)

同义词:declare, express, announce, specify

常见短语

United States — 指美利坚合众国,即美国,由50个州和一个联邦特区组成。

“She moved to the United States last year.”

(她去年搬到了美国。)

state of mind — 指一个人的心理或情绪状态,常用于描述某人在特定时刻的感受或态度。

“His positive state of mind helped him overcome the challenges.”

(他积极的心态帮助他克服了挑战。)