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单词 state
释义 state

state /steɪt/

adjective [before noun]
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B2 provided, created, or done by the state (= government of a country):
» state education/industries» state legislature/law» state control» state funding/pensions/subsidiesThesaurus+: ↑Politics
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F0 State events are formal official ceremonies that involve a leader of a country or someone who represents the government:
» the state opening of Parliament» a state funeralThesaurus+: ↑Politics
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Extra Examples:» He's a strong advocate of state ownership of the railways.» They received state funding for the project.» I'm not interested in state handouts - all I want is a job.» The governor has denied making improper use of state money.» The police couldn't arrest him because he'd fled across the state line.
noun (CONDITION)
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B2 [C] a condition or way of being that exists at a particular time:
» The building was in a state of disrepair.» She was found wandering in a confused state (of mind).» Give me the keys - you're in no fit state to drive.» After the accident I was in a state of shock.» I came home to an unhappy state of affairs (= situation).» The kitchen was in its original state, with a 1920s sink and stove.Thesaurus+: ↑Conditions and characteristics
the state of play UK
2
F0 the present situation:
» The article provides a useful summary of the current state of play in the negotiations.Thesaurus+: ↑Now
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Extra Examples:» Exercise can make a big difference to your state of health.» The old railway cottages were in a state of dereliction.» The whole office was in a state of disorder.» Over the years the church has fallen into a state of neglect.» I was in a state of shock for about two weeks after the accident.
noun (COUNTRY)
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C1 [C or U] a country or its government:
» The drought is worst in the central African states.» Britain is one of the member states of the European Union.» The government was determined to reduce the number of state-owned industries.» Some theatres receive a small amount of funding from the state.» FORMAL His diary included comments on affairs/matters of state (= information about government activities).Thesaurus+: ↑Country and nation , ↑Continents and regions of the world , ↑Country names
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B1 [C] a part of a large country with its own government, such as in Germany, Australia, or the US:
» Alaska is the largest state in the US.» Representatives are elected from each state.Thesaurus+: ↑Parts of countries
the States INFORMAL
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F0 used to refer to the US
Thesaurus+: ↑Country names , ↑Country and nation , ↑Continents and regions of the world
in state
4
F0 If a king, queen, or government leader does something in state, they do it in a formal way as part of an official ceremony:
» The Queen rode in state to the opening of Parliament.Thesaurus+: ↑Ceremonies
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Extra Examples:» All attempts at diplomacy have broken down and the two states now appear to be on a collision course.» Abortion is restricted in some American states.» The United States is a federation of 50 individual states.» Representatives of the member states will be meeting next week.» The creation of independent states has led to a resurgence of nationalism.
verb [T] FORMAL ↑Verb Endings for state
B2 to say or write something, especially clearly and carefully: » Our warranty clearly states the limits of our liability.» [+ (that)] Union members stated (that) they were unhappy with the proposal.» [+ question word] Please state why you wish to apply for this grant.» Children in the stated (= named) areas were at risk from a lack of food, the report said.Thesaurus+: ↑Announcing, informing and statingWord Builder:Nouns: statement, understatementAdjectives: understatedVerbs: state, overstate
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Extra Examples:» He stated firmly that no concessions will be made to the strikers.» The rebel leaders stated that they are willing to enter into dialogue with the government.» The police stated that some 50 rounds had been discharged.» The assessor stated that the fire damage was not as severe as the hotel's owner had claimed.» All recipes in this book, unless otherwise stated, will serve four to five people.
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