the United States
go to the States
across the States
1. He is planning to move to the States next year.
他计划明年搬到美国去。
2. Have you ever been to the States?
你曾经去过美国吗？
3. Life in the States is very fast-paced.
在美国的生活节奏非常快。
A: Are you going to the States this summer?
A：你今年夏天要去美国吗？
B: Yes, I've already booked my flight.
B：是的，我已经订好机票了。
1) 美国 (the United States)
1. 美国 (the United States)
e.g. She has lived in the States for ten years.
她在美国已经住了十年了。
noun phrase
1. The United States of America