states 是 state 的第三人称单数、复数

state

KK [stet] /steɪt/

名词

1
状态、情况、状况
The building was in a terrible state after the flood.
洪水过后，那栋建筑的状况非常糟糕。
2
国家、邦国
The island became an independent state in the 1960s.
这座岛屿在一九六○年代成为独立国家。
3
州、邦
She moved to another state to finish her degree.
她搬到另一州去完成学位。
4
政府、国家机关
These hospitals are funded entirely by the state.
这些医院完全由政府出资营运。
5
心烦意乱、焦虑不安口语
He was in such a state before the interview.
面试前他紧张得心烦意乱。
6
排场、隆重仪式正式
The queen arrived in state for the opening ceremony.
女王以隆重排场出席开幕典礼。

1
陈述、声明、表明
Please state your reasons for leaving the company.
请说明你离职的理由。
2
规定、明定正式
The contract clearly states that payment is due monthly.
合约明定款项须按月支付。

1
国家的、国营的
Most of the country's railways remain under state control.
该国多数铁路仍由国家掌控。
2
州的、州立的美式
He teaches history at a small state university.
他在一所小型州立大学教历史。
3
正式的、隆重的
The president hosted a state dinner for the visiting leaders.
总统为来访的领导人举办国宴。