在這類演講中，經常出現the state of our union。怎么理解？

熱心網友

State of the Union Address 是指“國情咨文 ”State of the Union可理解為“國情”，但含義應與我們說的國情有別。指美國目前面臨的形勢和問題（反恐戰爭、就業、國內民意等等）Let's discuss the State of the Union. The union is the United States of America, and we need to know what state the nation is in. How are we doing as a country, both here at home and with countries abroad?

熱心網友

美利堅合眾國呀。是各州組織成的國。