| 单词 | position |
| 释义 | position —position /pəˈzɪʃ.ən/ noun (PLACE) B1 [C] the place where something or someone is, often in relation to other things: » Well, I've found our position on the map if you want to see where we are.» You've moved the furniture around - the sofa is in a different position.» I didn't know you played hockey - what position (= place or job in the team) do you play?Thesaurus+: ↑General location and orientationC1 [C or U] the place where people are sent in order to carry out a course of action: » The troops took up their battle positions at the front line.» As soon as his officers were in position/had moved into position, the police commander walked up the path towards the house.Thesaurus+: ↑Places and locations , ↑Unpleasant places• • • Extra Examples:» Since the volcano last erupted, many houses have been built in a dangerous position on its slopes.» The house is in a very exposed position.» The shop front occupies a very prominent position on the main street.» The blocks of stone had to be lifted into position with a system of pulleys.» Can you hold this nail in position while I hammer it into the door?noun (RANK) B2 [C] a rank or level in a company, competition, or society: » Whether or not you're given a car depends on your position in the company.» UK She finished the race in third position.Thesaurus+: ↑Position and status in groups and organizationsB2 [C] a job: » She applied for a position in the firm that I work for.Thesaurus+: ↑Jobs, careers and professions , ↑Working• • • Extra Examples:» There is a growing number of women in high-profile positions in the government.» This course aims to prepare students for middle and senior managerial positions.» The Italian champion was in second position when he came to grief on the third lap.» He currently holds the position of technical manager.» Manchester United and Liverpool are jousting for position at the top of the football league.noun (SITUATION) B1 [C usually singular] a situation: » My financial position is rather precarious at the moment.» When two of your best friends argue it puts you in a very awkward position.Thesaurus+: ↑Situations and circumstancesbe in a position to do sthC1 to be able to do something, usually because you have the necessary experience, authority, or money: » I'm not in a position to reveal any of the details of the project at present.» I'm sure they'd like to help her out financially but they're not in a position to do so.Thesaurus+: ↑Skilled, talented and able• • • Extra Examples:» She's in the enviable position of being able to choose who she works for.» The company is in a bad financial position because of overproduction and distribution problems.» When friends divorce, you can find yourself in a really awkward position.» As a convicted criminal, he's in no position to pass judgment on the rest of us.» She's in an impossible position - she's got to leave him but she can't bear losing her children.noun [C usually singular] FORMAL (OPINION) ► F0 an opinion: » What's the company's position on recycling?» He takes the position (= believes) that individuals have a responsibility to look after themselves.Thesaurus+: ↑Opinions, beliefs and points of view• • • Extra Examples:» The prime minister has adopted an inflexible position on immigration.» The group has taken a militant position on the abortion issue and is refusing to compromise.» You've made your position quite clear .» Do we have a fallback position for these negotiations?» I think we need to reconsider our position.noun [C] (ARRANGEMENT) ► B1 the way in which something is arranged: » I go to sleep on my back but I always wake up in a different position.» Keep the bottles in an upright position.» This is not a very comfortable position.Thesaurus+: ↑Posture• • • Extra Examples:» Rotate it slowly from the horizontal into a vertical position.» Can you hold this nail in position while I hammer it into the door?» Fishing nets are often held in position by floats.» Please return your seat to an upright position and fasten your belt.» You might feel more comfortable in a sitting position.verb [T usually + adv/prep] ↑Verb Endings for position ► F0 to put something or someone in a particular place: » The army had been positioned to the north and east of the city.» When it came to seating people for dinner, I positioned myself as far away from him as possible.Thesaurus+: ↑Placing and positioning an object |
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