plural states
plural states
Learner's definition of STATE
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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。
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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。
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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。
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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。
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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
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By the time I arrived, he was in quite a state. [=he was very upset, worried, angry, etc.]我到的时候，他的情绪很不好。
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often + of -
They were in a state of shock/confusion. [=they were shocked/confused]他们处于震惊/困惑之中。
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I'm worried about the state of her health.我担心她的健康状况。
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The drug creates an altered state of consciousness.毒品会扭曲人的意识状态。
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an unhappy state of mind不开心的状态
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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 —
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the current/present state of the economy目前的经济状况
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Her life is in a state of complete chaos.她的生活混乱不堪。
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The empire fell into a state of decline.帝国一派颓势。
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The country is in a state of war. [=the country is at war]国家正处于战争状态。
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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，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 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
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Chihuahua is a state in northern Mexico.奇瓦瓦是墨西哥北部的一个州。
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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。
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the state legislature州立法机关
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state and federal laws州和联邦法律
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state lines/borders州的边界线；州界
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This matter falls under state jurisdiction.这件事由州司法机关裁决。
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Today is a state holiday here. [=it is an official holiday in this state but not nationally]今天是本州的一个法定节日。
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often used in combination常用于合成词 -
a state-run program由州负责的方案
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state-funded scholarships州资助的奖学金
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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 5
[noncount] : the government of a country（国家的）政府 -
matters of state [=government business]政府事务
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the separation of church and state政教分离
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a crown worn only on state occasions仅在国事场合中佩戴的王冠
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The President will make a state visit to China.总统将对中国进行国事访问。
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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
states; stated; stating
Learner's definition of STATE
[+ object]
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: 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。
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He stated his name in full.他说出了自己名字的全称。
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I was merely stating an opinion.我仅仅是表达一个看法。
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“This is a difficult situation,” he stated simply.“情况很艰难。”他简洁地说。
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Please state the purpose of your visit.请说明你的来意。
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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。
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For the reasons stated above, I hereby withdraw from the competition.因上述原因，我退出竞争。
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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。
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: to give (specific information, instructions, rules, etc.) in writing（以书面形式）规定，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.比赛的规则在页底写明。
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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。