state
Meaning: A condition or situation; a nation or territory; to express formally
'State' has three main meanings: a condition ('state of mind'), a political entity ('member states of the EU'), and formally expressing something ('state your name'). In British English, 'state' often means government-run ('state school'). 'In a state' informally means upset or untidy.
Examples
- The house was in a terrible state after the party. 派对后房子一片狼藉。La casa estaba en un estado terrible después de la fiesta.パーティーの後、家はひどい状態でした。파티가 끝난 후 집은 엉망인 상태였습니다.
- It's a matter of state security. 这是国家安全问题。Es una cuestión de seguridad del estado.これは国家安全保障の問題です。이것은 국가 안보 문제입니다.
- Please state your full name for the record. 请说出您的全名以作记录。Por favor declare su nombre completo para el registro.記録のためにフルネームを述べてください。기록을 위해 성명을 말씀해 주십시오.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: general
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Latin 'status' meaning 'manner of standing' or 'condition', from 'stare' (to stand). The political sense developed through Italian 'stato' (as in Machiavelli's usage). Related words include 'station', 'statue', 'status', and 'stature' — all connected to the idea of standing or being established.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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