position
n
1 [C] place where sb/sth is 位置; 方位
From his position on the cliff top, he had a good view of the harbour. 他位於懸崖頂上, 海灣看得清清楚楚.
fix a ship's position, ie by observing the sun or stars 確定船只的方位(藉觀察太陽或星體)
We were sitting in a draughty position near the door. 我們坐在門邊有穿堂風經過的地方.
The troops stormed the enemy position, ie where the enemy had placed soldiers and guns. 部隊向敵人的陣地發起了猛攻.
2 [U] state of being advantageously placed (eg in a competition or a war) 有利的狀況(如競爭中或戰爭中的)
Several candidates had been manoeuvring for position long before the leadership became vacant. 領導職位尚未空缺, 幾個競爭者早就在為向上爬而鉤心斗角了.
3 [C, U] way in which sb/sth is placed or arranged; attitude or posture 某人[某物]所處的或被安置的方式; 姿態; 姿勢
sit/lie in a comfortable position 舒舒服服地坐[躺]著
in an upright, a horizontal, etc position 以垂直、 水平等方式
They had to stand for hours without changing position. 他們得一動不動地站幾個小時.
4 [C] ~ (on sth) view or opinion held by sb 看法; 觀點
The candidates had to state their position on unilateral disarmament. 候選人須 表明他們對單方面裁軍所持的立場.
She has made her position very clear. 她已明確闡述了自己的觀點.
5 [C esp sing 尤作單數]
situation or circumstances, esp when they affect one's power to act 處境, 情勢(尤指影響自己的行動能力者)
Their failure to come to a decision put her in an impossible position. 他們未能做出決定, 這使她進退無門.
He was in the unenviable position of having to choose between imprisonment or exile. 他已陷於進退維谷的地步, 不是坐牢就是流放, 必須在兩者間做出抉擇.
What would you do in my position? 你處在我的地位, 你怎樣做呢?
I am not in a position (ie I am unable) to help you. 我沒有能力幫助你.
The economic position of the country is disastrous. 國家的經濟形勢非常糟糕.
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(a) [C] place or rank in relation to others (相對於他人的)地位, 等級
a high/low position in society 高的[低的]社會地位
`What is his position in class?' `He's third from the top.' `他在班上得第幾名?'`第三名.'
(b) [U] high rank or status 高的等級或地位
people of position 上層人士
Wealth and position were not important to her. 財富和地位她都不放在心上.
7 [C] (fml 文) paid employment; job (有報酬的)職位; 工作
a position in/with a big company 在一家大公司中的職務
He applied for the position of assistant manager. 他申請副經理一職.
She had worked for the firm for twenty years and was in a position of trust. 她為這家公司工作了二十年, 因而被委以重任.
8 [C] (sport 體) (in team games) function and/or part of the playing area assigned to a player (隊際競技活動中)某一隊員的職責和[或]位置
`What position does he play?' `Centre-forward.'`他在比賽中在什麼位置?'`中鋒.'
9 (idm 習語) in a false position => false. in/into position in/into the right or proper place 在[進入]適當的位置; 在位; 就位; 到位
The orchestra were all in position, waiting for the conductor. 管弦樂隊隊員都已各就各位, 等待著指揮.
The runners got into position on the starting line. 賽跑運動員已進入起跑線上的位置. out of po`sition not at the right place 不在適當的位置上
The chairs are all out of position. 椅子全都放得不是地方. position, v [Tn]
1 place (sth) in (a certain) position 將(某物)放在(某一)位置上
position the aerial for the best reception 把天線安裝在接收效果最好的位置上
She positioned herself near the warm fire. 她待在溫暖的爐子的旁邊.
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*[p?'zi??n]n. 位置, 地位, 身分, 形勢, 姿勢, 立場, 職位, 狀態, 陣地vt. 安置, 決定...的位置【計】 位置【醫】 位置, 位, [胎]位【經】 職務, 位置, 情況相關詞組: out of position in position