Definition: to officially say or write something Level: B2
合同明确说明了付款条款。
The contract clearly ___states the terms of payment.
报告指出，这一领域需要进一步研究。
The report ___states that further research is needed in this field.
他在会议期间就此问题陈述了自己的观点。
He ___stated his opinion on the matter during the meeting.
