"in a state" 怎么发音

expression

US

ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈsteɪt

IN-uh-STAYT

UK

ˈɪn/ /æɪ/ /stˈeɪt

IN-uh-STAYT

释义

Used to describe someone who is upset, anxious, or highly emotional, often in a way that's obvious to others. It can also refer more generally to someone being in a particular mental or emotional condition.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈsteɪt

英式英语

ˈɪn/ /æɪ/ /stˈeɪt

简化发音

美式

IN-uh-STAYT

英式

IN-uh-STAYT

语境中听

She was in a state after losing her keys.

After the accident, he was in a state for hours.

The children were in a state when the power went out.

Calm down, you’re in a state over nothing.