Definitions
n. the condition of someone or something at a particular time
状态；状况
n. a country, its government, or a region within a country
国家；州；政府
v. to express something clearly in speech or writing
陈述；明确说明
Example
The kitchen was in a terrible state after dinner.
晚饭后，厨房一片狼藉。
The report states that reliable public transport is essential for reducing dependence on private cars.
报告指出，可靠的公共交通对于减少对私家车的依赖至关重要。
Collocations
- in a good state
- state of mind
- state funding
- state clearly
Word family
- statement (n.)
- statehood (n.)
Usage tip
state作动词较正式，可接that从句；名词可指状态或国家。
FAQ
- What does state mean?
- the condition of someone or something at a particular time a country, its government, or a region within a country to express something clearly in speech or writing
- How is state pronounced?
- UK /steɪt/, US /steɪt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
