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v express in words
v put before
v indicate through a symbol, formula, etc.
s declared as fact; explicitly stated

a. 决定了的, 一定的, 阐明的, 规定的
[经] 固定的, 规定的, 定期的

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stated 是动词 state 的过去式，state 意为“陈述、说明”。词根是 stat，意为“站立、状态”，可以联想到“站出来说话”的意思。

例句

1. The report stated that the project was completed on time.

报告中指出该项目按时完成。

2. She stated her opinion clearly during the meeting.

她在会议上清晰地表达了自己的观点。

3. The teacher stated the rules before the exam began.

考试开始前老师说明了规则。