Badger State

同根派生

Its official nickname is the Badger State, and not because of some furry little critters plaguing their bipedal neighbors.
其实，它的真正别名叫做“獾州”，这不是因为在他们州到处充满这种长着毛皮的小动物，而是来自于早期来到这里的矿工。
Economically, the country is in a very healthy state.
从经济学的观点来说，国家处于很兴旺的状态之中。
His words of sincerity and affection have at last drawn the badger.
他那语重心长的话语终于使对方说出了实情。
He went on the stump in his home state.
他到故乡所在的州去发表演说。
He is reading a report of the state of the roads.
他正在看一篇关于道路状况的报告。