State作為名詞時，是指狀態、狀況、情況、國家、州、邦。State作為動詞時，是指陳述、説明、聲明、規定、公佈。State作為形容詞時，是指國家提供的、國事禮儀的、州的、邦的。State的第三人稱單數是states，state的複數是states。
State的例句：He was in a state of permanent depression.他一直處於消沉狀態。anxieties about the state of the country's economy.對於國家經濟狀況的擔憂。
The building is in a bad state of repair.那座房子年久失修。She was in a state of shock.她震驚不已。You're not in a fit state to drive.你現在的狀態不宜開車。
people who are financially dependent on the state.依靠國家救濟的人。They wish to limit the power of the State.他們希望限制政府權力。
