| 词汇 | state |
| 释义 | state (verb) state 21 ENTRIES FOUND: state (noun) state (verb) stated (adjective) state-of-the-art (adjective) state's attorney (noun) state's evidence (noun) state attorney (noun) state college (noun) state park (noun) state university (noun) buffer state (noun) chief of state (noun) city-state (noun) client state (noun) nation-state (noun) persistent vegetative state (noun) police state (noun) Secretary of State (noun) slave state (noun) welfare state (noun) lie (verb) 1 state /ˈsteɪt/ noun plural states 1 state /ˈsteɪt/ noun plural states Learner's definition of STATE 1 [count] a : a way of living or existing生存状态；存在状态 Happiness is the state or condition of being happy.快乐是幸福的一种状态。 We must keep our armed forces in a constant state of readiness.我们必须使我们的武装力量处于时刻准备的状态。 She meditates to achieve a higher state of being.她努力通过沉思默想达到一个更高的境界。 b : the overall physical condition of something : the ability of something to be used, enjoyed, etc.（事物的）情况，状况 The museum restored the painting to its original state. [=condition]博物馆将画作修复成原状。 The building is in such a sorry state that it's hardly worth fixing.这栋建筑物损毁严重，几乎不值得修缮了。 The car is in a good/bad state of repair. [=the car is in good/bad condition]这辆汽车的状况良好/糟糕。 c : the things that affect the way you think or feel : your physical or mental condition身体（或精神）状况 her mental/emotional state她的精神/情绪状况 By the time I arrived, he was in quite a state. [=he was very upset, worried, angry, etc.]我到的时候，他的情绪很不好。 — often + of They were in a state of shock/confusion. [=they were shocked/confused]他们处于震惊/困惑之中。 I'm worried about the state of her health.我担心她的健康状况。 The drug creates an altered state of consciousness.毒品会扭曲人的意识状态。 an unhappy state of mind不开心的状态 She was in no (fit) state [=in no condition] to drive. [=she was too sick, drunk, etc., to drive]她的状态不适宜开车。 d : the things that affect the way something is or happens : the characteristics of a situation现状；状况 What is the company's financial state? [=condition]公司的财务状况如何？ — often + of the current/present state of the economy目前的经济状况 Her life is in a state of complete chaos.她的生活混乱不堪。 The empire fell into a state of decline.帝国一派颓势。 The country is in a state of war. [=the country is at war]国家正处于战争状态。 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，总统将发表国情咨文演讲。 — see also state-of-the-art, state of emergency at emergency 2 [count] : the fact of being a liquid, solid, or gas（物质的）形态，态 water in a gaseous state处于气态的水 the solid and liquid states固态和液态 3 [count] a : a politically organized group of people usually occupying a definite territory : nation国家 African/Arabic states非洲/阿拉伯国家 the member states of the United Nations Security Council联合国安理会的成员国 — see also city-state, nation-state b : a particular kind of government or politically organized society政府（或政治）实体 — see also police state, slave state, welfare state 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.美国的50个州 Chihuahua is a state in northern Mexico.奇瓦瓦是墨西哥北部的一个州。 Vermont was the only New England state to pass the law.佛蒙特是新英格兰地区唯一通过这一法律的州。 the state legislature州立法机关 state and federal laws州和联邦法律 state lines/borders州的边界线；州界 This matter falls under state jurisdiction.这件事由州司法机关裁决。 Today is a state holiday here. [=it is an official holiday in this state but not nationally]今天是本州的一个法定节日。 — often used in combination常用于合成词 a state-run program由州负责的方案 state-funded scholarships州资助的奖学金 This land is state-owned.这片土地归州所有。 — see also downstate, upstate b the States informal : the United States of America美国 My cousin from England is coming to visit me in the States.我在英格兰的表兄要来美国看望我。 The band plans to tour the States.乐队计划在美国巡演。 5 [noncount] : the government of a country（国家的）政府 matters of state [=government business]政府事务 the separation of church and state政教分离 a crown worn only on state occasions仅在国事场合中佩戴的王冠 The President will make a state visit to China.总统将对中国进行国事访问。 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]（美国）国务院 — 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.（重要领导人遗体安葬前）受公众瞻仰和吊唁 2 state /ˈsteɪt/ verb states; stated; stating 2 state /ˈsteɪt/ verb states; stated; stating Learner's definition of STATE [+ object] 1 : to express (something) formally in speech or writing陈述；说明；声明 The lawyer will state the facts of the case.律师会陈述案件的事实。 He stated his name in full.他说出了自己名字的全称。 I was merely stating an opinion.我仅仅是表达一个看法。 “This is a difficult situation,” he stated simply.“情况很艰难。”他简洁地说。 Please state the purpose of your visit.请说明你的来意。 I'd like to state for the record that I disagree with the board's decision.我要声明供记录在案，我不同意董事会的决定。 For the reasons stated above, I hereby withdraw from the competition.因上述原因，我退出竞争。 She accused me of stating the obvious. [=telling people things they already know]她指责我陈述的是人尽皆知的事实。 2 : to give (specific information, instructions, rules, etc.) in writing（以书面形式）规定，指明 The rules clearly state that you can only draw one card.规则明确指出，你只能抽一张纸牌。 — often used as (be) stated常用作(be) stated The rules of the contest are stated at the bottom of the page.比赛的规则在页底写明。 You must comply with the terms as stated [=written, specified] in the contract.你必须遵守合同中规定的条款。 |
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