plural states
plural states
Learner's definition of STATE
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a : a way of living or existing生存狀態;存在狀態 -
Happiness is the state or condition of being happy.快樂是幸福的一種狀態。
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We must keep our armed forces in a constant state of readiness.我們必須使我們的武裝力量處於時刻準備的狀態。
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She meditates to achieve a higher state of being.她努力通過沉思默想達到一個更高的境界。
b : the overall physical condition of something : the ability of something to be used, enjoyed, etc.(事物的)情況,狀況 -
The museum restored the painting to its original state. [=condition]博物館將畫作修複成原狀。
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The building is in such a sorry state that it's hardly worth fixing.這棟建築物損毀嚴重,幾乎不值得修繕了。
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The car is in a good/bad state of repair. [=the car is in good/bad condition]這輛汽車的狀況良好/糟糕。
c : the things that affect the way you think or feel : your physical or mental condition身體(或精神)狀況 -
her mental/emotional state她的精神/情緒狀況
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By the time I arrived, he was in quite a state. [=he was very upset, worried, angry, etc.]我到的時候,他的情緒很不好。
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They were in a state of shock/confusion. [=they were shocked/confused]他們處於震驚/困惑之中。
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I'm worried about the state of her health.我擔心她的健康狀況。
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The drug creates an altered state of consciousness.毒品會扭曲人的意識狀態。
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an unhappy state of mind不開心的狀態
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She was in no (fit) state [=in no condition] to drive. [=she was too sick, drunk, etc., to drive]她的狀態不適宜開車。
d : the things that affect the way something is or happens : the characteristics of a situation現狀;狀況 —
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the current/present state of the economy目前的經濟狀況
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Her life is in a state of complete chaos.她的生活混亂不堪。
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The empire fell into a state of decline.帝國一派頹勢。
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The country is in a state of war. [=the country is at war]國家正處於戰爭狀態。
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Tonight the President will give the State of the Union address. [=an annual speech given to the U.S. Congress by the President to report on the state of the country]今晚,總統將發表國情咨文演講。
— see also state-of-the-art, state of emergency at emergency 2
[count] : the fact of being a liquid, solid, or gas(物質的)形態,態 4
a [count] : a region of a country that is controlled by the country's central government but that has the authority to make its own laws about certain things州;邦 -
the 50 states of the U.S.美國的50個州
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Chihuahua is a state in northern Mexico.奇瓦瓦是墨西哥北部的一個州。
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Vermont was the only New England state to pass the law.佛蒙特是新英格蘭地區唯一通過這一法律的州。
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the state legislature州立法機關
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state and federal laws州和聯邦法律
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state lines/borders州的邊界線;州界
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This matter falls under state jurisdiction.這件事由州司法機關裁決。
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Today is a state holiday here. [=it is an official holiday in this state but not nationally]今天是本州的一個法定節日。
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often used in combination常用於合成詞 -
a state-run program由州負責的方案
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state-funded scholarships州資助的獎學金
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This land is state-owned.這片土地歸州所有。
— see also downstate, upstate b the States informal : the United States of America美國 5
[noncount] : the government of a country(國家的)政府 -
matters of state [=government business]政府事務
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the separation of church and state政教分離
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a crown worn only on state occasions僅在國事場合中佩戴的王冠
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The President will make a state visit to China.總統將對中國進行國事訪問。
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the (U.S.) Department of State = the State Department [=the part of the U.S. government that is responsible for how the U.S. deals with other countries](美國)國務院
— see also state's evidence
lie in state
◊ When the body of a famous leader (such as a former U.S. president or the pope) lies in state, it is displayed in a coffin in a public place so that people can view it and show respect.(重要領導人遺體安葬前)受公衆瞻仰和吊唁
2 state /ˈsteɪt/ verb
states; stated; stating
states; stated; stating
Learner's definition of STATE
[+ object]
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: to express (something) formally in speech or writing陳述;說明;聲明 -
The lawyer will state the facts of the case.律師會陳述案件的事實。
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He stated his name in full.他說出了自己名字的全稱。
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I was merely stating an opinion.我僅僅是表達一個看法。
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“This is a difficult situation,” he stated simply.“情況很艱難。”他簡潔地說。
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Please state the purpose of your visit.請說明你的來意。
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I'd like to state for the record that I disagree with the board's decision.我要聲明供記錄在案,我不同意董事會的決定。
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For the reasons stated above, I hereby withdraw from the competition.因上述原因,我退出競爭。
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She accused me of stating the obvious. [=telling people things they already know]她指責我陳述的是人盡皆知的事實。
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: to give (specific information, instructions, rules, etc.) in writing(以書面形式)規定,指明 —
often used as (be) stated常用作(be) stated -
The rules of the contest are stated at the bottom of the page.比賽的規則在頁底寫明。
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You must comply with the terms as stated [=written, specified] in the contract.你必須遵守合同中規定的條款。