state

해석이 까다로운 단어 중 하나인데, 여기서는 명사만 다루도록 하겠습니다.

1) the physical or mental condition that someone or something is in: 상태

① Instead, they move freely in a water-like state and provide lubrication.

② Our brains treat stress and pleasure similarly for their heightened states.

2) the government or political organization of a country: 정부, 국가 기관

① Such activities demonstrate that the state acknowledges the value of the media.

② They decided to give up their role in state parliament for local government.

3) a country considered as a political organization: 국가

① The people provide the state with money and the state returns security.

② The state is responsible for the social and economic wellbeing of its citizens.

4) one of the areas with limited law-making powers that together make up a country controlled by a central government such as the US and Australia: 주(행정 단위)

① On the other hand, Louisiana and Mississippi are the least healthy states.