state

• 名词，表示状态、情形或存在方式；也指政治单位，如国家或地区。

A noun referring to a condition, situation, or mode of existence; also a political entity such as a nation or territory.

1. A2formal

   The particular condition or situation that someone or something is in.

   状态

   • The patient is in a critical state.
   • What is the state of the project?
   • The house was left in a terrible state after the party.

   同义词conditionplightpositionpredicamentshapesituationstatus

2. Government or political entityB1formal

   A sovereign political entity with defined territory, population, and government.

   国家

   • France is a democratic state.
   • The state provides public education.
   • Relations between the two states improved recently.

   同义词body politiccommonwealthcountrynationpolitypowerrealm

3. US StateA2formalamerican

   One of the 50 political units that make up the United States.

   美国州

   • California is the most populous state.
   • She lives in the state of Texas.
   • New York State has beautiful mountains.

   同义词commonwealth

4. Formal declarationB2formal

   A formal statement or announcement, often by a government or official.

   正式声明

   • The president made a state of the union address.
   • The state of emergency was declared after the disaster.
   • His state of mind was clearly distressed.

   同义词announcementdeclarationproclamationpronouncementstatement

• 动词，表示用言语或文字清楚、明确或正式地表达某事，常用于陈述事实、观点或立场。

A verb used to express something clearly, definitely, or formally in speech or writing.

1. Express or declareB1formal

   To express something clearly in speech or writing.

   陈述

   • Please state your name and address.
   • She stated her opinion confidently.
   • The report states the facts clearly.

   同义词announcearticulateassertdeclareenunciateexpresspresentpronounceset forthutter

   反义词concealhidesuppresswithhold

2. B2formal

   To specify or indicate something precisely.

   陈述

   • The contract states the payment terms.
   • He stated his requirements for the job.
   • The instructions state to preheat the oven.

   同义词affirmannouncearticulateassertaverdeclareexpressmaintainput forwardspecify

   反义词hintimplysuggest