using the most modern techniques or methods; as good as it can be at the present time 最新型的;最先进的◆This computer is nothing special now, but five years ago it was state of the art. 这台电脑现在不稀罕了,但是五年前它是最先进的。◆state-of-the-art equipment/technology 最新型的设备;最先进的技术