po·si·tion

noun

OPAL WOPAL S

/pəˈzɪʃn/

place

[countable] the place where somebody/something is located位置；地方

Where would be the best position for the lights?这些灯装在什么位置最好？
from a/your position From his position on the cliff top, he had a good view of the harbour.他在悬崖之巅，海港景色一览无余。
She looked down over the scene from a raised position.她从高处俯视着这一幕。
in a position These plants will grow well in a sheltered position.这些植物在阴凉处会生长得很好。
The hotel stands in an elevated position looking out over the lake.酒店坐落在较高的位置，俯瞰着湖泊。

Synonyms placeplacesite ▪ area ▪ position ▪ point ▪ location ▪ scene ▪ spot ▪ venueThese are all words for a particular area or part of an area, especially one used for a particular purpose or where somebody/something is situated or happens.place a particular point, area, city, town, building, etc., especially one used for a particular purpose or where a particular thing happens:

This would be a good place for a picnic.这可是个野餐的好地方。

site the place where something, especially a building, is or will be located; a place where something happened or that is used for a particular purpose:

They’ve chosen a site for the new school.他们为新学校选了校址。

area a part of a room, building or particular space that is used for a special purpose; a particular place on an object:

the hotel reception area旅馆接待处
Move the cursor to a blank area on the screen.把光标移至电脑屏幕的空白区。

position the place where a person or thing is located; the place where somebody/something is meant to be:

From his position at the top of the hill, he could see the harbour.他在山头那个位置可以俯瞰海港。

The position of somebody/something is often temporary: the place where somebody/something is at a particular time.point a particular place within an area, where something happens or is supposed to happen:

the point at which the river divides河流分岔点

location a place where something happens or exists, especially a place that is not named or not known:

The company is moving to a new location.公司准备迁移新址。

scene a place where something happens, especially something unpleasant:

the scene of the accident事故现场

spot a particular point or area, especially one that has a particular character or where something particular happens:

The lake is one of the local beauty spots.这个湖是当地的一个风景点。

venue the place where people meet for an organized event such as a performance or sports event.Patterns

at a place/site/position/point/location/scene/spot/venue
in a(n) place/area/position/location/venue
the place/site/point/location/spot/venue where…
the right place/site/position/location/spot/venue
a central site/position/location/venue
the/somebody’s/something’s exact/precise place/site/position/point/location/spot

Extra Examples

Could you tell us your exact position please?您能告诉我们您的具体位置吗？
Radars determine the aircraft's position.雷达确定飞机位置。
This device tracks the ship's position and orientation.该设备跟踪船舶的位置和方向。
Throughout the house, the position and size of each window is carefully calculated.在整个房子里，每个窗户的位置和大小都经过仔细计算。

Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective

correct
exact
central
…

verb + position

take
take up
jostle for
…

preposition

in position
into position
out of position
…

[countable, uncountable] the place where somebody/something is meant to be; the correct place恰当位置；正确位置

He took up his position by the door.他到门边就位。
in position Is everybody in position?大家都就位了吗？
The dancers all got into position.舞蹈演员全部就位。
She was learning to change her hand from first to third position (= on the strings of a violin).她正在学习将手从第一位置更改为第三位置（=放在小提琴的琴弦上）。

Extra Examples

Fix the pieces in position before gluing them together.先将各部份的位置摆好，再用胶水粘起来。
Hordes of journalists jostled for position outside the conference hall.大群记者在会场外争抢位置。
The guards took up their positions on either side of the door.卫兵们在门两边站好。
Two of his vertebrae had slipped out of position.他的两块椎骨滑出了位置。
The players returned to their starting positions and began again.队员们回到起始位置，重新开始。
The wall panels are hoisted into position by a crane.墙板由起重机吊装到位。

Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective

correct
exact
central
…

verb + position

take
take up
jostle for
…

preposition

in position
into position
out of position
…

way somebody/something is placed

[countable, uncountable] the way in which somebody is sitting or standing, or the way in which something is arranged（坐或站的）姿态，姿势；放置方式

a sitting/standing/kneeling position坐姿；站姿；跪姿
My arms were aching so I shifted (my) position slightly.我胳膊疼了，所以稍微变了变姿势。
The soldiers had to stand for hours without changing position.士兵得一动不动地站上几个小时。
in a… position Keep the box in an upright position.把盒子竖着放。
Make sure that you are working in a comfortable position.工作时一定要保持舒适的姿势。
She moved the seat into a reclining position.她将座椅移至倾斜位置。

see also lotus position, missionary position, recovery position

Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective

comfortable
uncomfortable
crouched
…

verb + position

assume
change
shift
…

situation

[countable, usually singular] the situation that somebody is in, especially when it affects what they can and cannot do处境；地位；状况

The company's financial position is not certain.这家公司的财务状况不明朗。
The company hopes to maintain its position as market leader.该公司希望保持其市场领导者的地位。
in your position What would you do in my position?你要是碰到我这样的情况会怎么办？
in a… position This put him and his colleagues in a difficult position.这使他和他的同事陷于困境。
This recent sale puts us in a strong position.最近的这次销售使我们处于有利地位。
to be in a position of power/strength/authority处于有权力／有实力／有权威的地位
in a position to do something I'm afraid I am not in a position to help you.我恐怕帮不了你。
You are in no position to complain.你没有资格抱怨。

Synonyms situationsituationcircumstances ▪ position ▪ conditions ▪ things ▪ the case ▪ state of affairsThese are all words for the conditions and facts that are connected with and affect the way things are.situation all the things that are happening at a particular time and in a particular place:

the present economic situation目前的经济形势

circumstances the facts that are connected with and affect a situation, an event or an action; the conditions of a person’s life, especially the money they have:

The ship sank in mysterious circumstances.那艘船神秘地沉没了。

position the situation that somebody is in, especially when it affects what they can and cannot do:

She felt she was in a position of power.她觉得她自己有权力。

conditions the circumstances in which people live, work or do things; the physical situation that affects how something happens:

We were forced to work outside in freezing conditions.我们被迫在户外天寒地冻的环境下工作。

circumstances or conditions?Circumstances refers to somebody’s financial situation; conditions are things such as the quality and amount of food or shelter they have. The circumstances that affect an event are the facts surrounding it; the conditions that affect it are usually physical ones, such as the weather.things (rather informal) the general situation, as it affects somebody:

Hi, Jane! How are things?喂，简，近来怎么样？
Think things over before you decide.先把情况考虑周全再作决定。

the case the true situation:

If that is the case (= if the situation described is true), we need more staff.如果真是那样，那我们就需要更多的员工了。

state of affairs a situation:

How did this unhappy state of affairs come about?这种不幸的情况是怎么发生的呢？

situation or state of affairs?State of affairs is mostly used with this. It is also used with adjectives describing how good or bad a situation is, such as happy, sorry, shocking, sad and unhappy, as well as those relating to time, such as present and current. Situation is much more frequent and is used in a wider variety of contexts.Patterns

in (a) particular situation/circumstances/position/state of affairs
the/somebody’s economic/financial/social situation/circumstances/position/conditions
(a/an) happy/unhappy situation/circumstances/position/state of affairs
to look at/review the situation/the circumstances/the conditions/things

Extra Examples

He left the club in a precarious financial position with debts of £36 million.他离开俱乐部时负债 3,600 万英镑，财务状况岌岌可危。
I was in the embarrassing position of having completely forgotten her name.当时我完全忘记了她的名字，很是尴尬。
It has taken years to achieve the position we are now in.我们花了多年的时间才取得现在的地位。
It put me in an awkward position when he asked me to keep a secret.他要我保守秘密，这使我处境极为尴尬。
Film has always had a dominant position in the entertainment industry.电影在娱乐业中一直占据主导地位。
She was put in the difficult position of having to betray her friends.她陷入了不得不背叛朋友的困境。
They are in a better position than most to understand his needs.他们比大多数人更能理解他的需求。
We are all in the same position.我们都处于同样的境地。
As a teacher, you were in a position of trust.作为一名教师，您处于值得信赖的位置。
I was in no position to judge them.我没有资格去评判他们。

Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective

business
economic
financial
…

verb + position

achieve
attain
reach
…

preposition

in a/the position
position of

opinion

[countable] an opinion on or an attitude towards a particular subject观点；态度；立场

She has made her position very clear.她把自己的立场表达得非常明确。
to change/reconsider/shift your position改变／重新考虑／转变立场
position on something the party’s position on education reforms这个党对教育改革的态度
position that… My parents always took the position that early nights meant healthy children.我的父母总是认为孩子早睡就会身体健康。

Extra Examples

The managing director was urged to reconsider his position on the takeover.董事总经理被敦促重新考虑他对收购的立场。
He took an extreme position on religious matters.他在宗教问题上采取极端的立场。
The country's official position is that there is no famine in the area.该国的官方立场是这一地区没有饥荒。
The official position was that of refusing to talk to terrorists.官方立场是拒绝和恐怖分子谈判。
We take a strong position on artificial growth hormones in our cows.我们对奶牛的人工生长激素持坚定立场。
She refuses to take a position on this controversial issue.她拒绝就这个有争议的问题表明立场。

Topics Opinion and argumentb2

Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective

extreme
ideological
philosophical
…

verb + position

adopt
take
defend
…

preposition

position on

level of importance

[countable, uncountable] a person or organization’s level of importance when compared with others地位；等级

the position of women in society妇女的社会地位
the company’s dominant position in the world market那个公司在全球市场中的主导地位
Atkins occupies a remarkable position in the history of photography.阿特金斯在摄影史上占有显着的地位。
Wealth and position (= high social status) were not important to her.财富与地位对她并不重要。

Extra Examples

They occupy a lowly position in society.他们的社会地位低下。
I'm afraid my position within the organization is not very high.恐怕我在组织内的地位不是很高。
This latest novel confirms her pre-eminent position among today's writers.这部最新小说确立了她在当代作家中的杰出地位。
His main aim is to improve his social position.他的主要目标是提高自己的社会地位。
Their obvious desperation strengthens our bargaining position.他们明显很急迫，这巩固了我们在洽谈中的有利地位。
the trading position of the British economy英国的经济贸易形势
the role and position of farm workers in our society农场工人在我们社会中的角色和地位
This film consolidates his position as one of the most exciting directors in Europe.这部电影巩固了他作为欧洲最令人兴奋的导演之一的地位。
The officials have abused their position by accepting bribes.这些官员滥用职权收受贿赂。
We are trying to improve our competitive position in a global market.我们正在努力提高我们在全球市场的竞争地位。

Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective

first
second
etc.
…

verb + position

establish
gain
secure
…

preposition

position among
position in

phrases

a position of authority
a position of influence
a position of power
…

job

[countable] (formal) a job职位；职务 synonym post

He held a senior position in a large company.他在一家大公司担任高级职务。
I should like to apply for the position of Sales Director.我想申请销售总监一职。
They are advertising for a clinic coordinator and hope to fill the position by June.他们正在招聘一名诊所协调员，希望在六月之前填补该职位。
We need more women in leadership positions.我们需要更多女性担任领导职务。

Synonyms jobjobposition ▪ post ▪ vacancy ▪ appointmentThese are all words for a position doing work for which you receive regular payment.job work for which you receive regular payment:

He’s trying to get a job in a bank.他正设法在银行找一个工作。

position (rather formal) a job:

a senior position in a large corporation在一家大公司的高级职务

job or position?Position usually refers to a particular job within an organization, especially at a high level, and is not usually used about jobs generally. It is also often used in job applications, descriptions and advertisements.post a job, especially an important one in a large organization:

a key post in the new government在新政府中的要职

vacancy a job that is available for somebody to do:

We have several vacancies for casual workers.我们有几个临时工的空缺。

appointment (rather formal, especially British English) a job or position of responsibility:

This is a permanent appointment, requiring commitment and hard work.这是一个固定职位，需要专心致志和勤奋工作。

Patterns

a permanent/temporary job/position/post/vacancy/appointment
a full-time/part-time job/position/post/vacancy/appointment
to have/have got a(n) job/position/post/vacancy/appointment
to apply for/fill a job/position/post/vacancy
to resign from/leave/quit a job/position/post

Extra Examples

She has taken up a key position in our head office.她已在我们总部占据了一个关键职位。
She was offered the position of general manager.她被任命为总经理。
He's been promoted from his previous position as team coach.他从之前的球队教练职位上晋升。
Please tell us about your previous position, and what salary you earned.请告诉我们您之前的职位以及您的薪水是多少。
She will assume the position of director next month.她将于下个月担任董事一职。
We anticipate that this position will be made full-time shortly.我们预计该职位很快将成为全职职位。
He resigned from his position of twenty years and started out on his own.他辞去了二十年的职务，开始了自己的事业。
I have held positions of responsibility in several companies.我曾在多家公司担任过负责职务。

Topics Working lifeb2

Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective

full-time
part-time
current
…

verb + position

have
hold
occupy
…

preposition

in a/the position
position at
position in
…

in race/competition

[countable] a place in a race, competition, or test, when compared to others名次

United's 3–0 win moved them up to third position.联队 3:0 的胜利使他们排名升至第三。

in sport

[countable] the place where somebody plays and the responsibilities they have in some team games（队员的）职责，位置，角色

What position does he play?他打哪个位置？
Nakata had to play out of position when the defender was injured.后卫队员受伤，中田不得已变换了自己的位置。

Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective

correct
exact
central
…

verb + position

take
take up
jostle for
…

preposition

in position
into position
out of position
…

in war

[countable, usually plural] a place where a group of people involved in fighting have put men and guns阵地

They attacked the enemy positions at dawn.黎明时分，他们向敌军阵地发起进攻。
The defence stuck firmly to its position.防守方坚守阵地。

Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective

correct
exact
central
…

verb + position

take
take up
jostle for
…

preposition

in position
into position
out of position
…

Word Originlate Middle English: from Old French, from Latin positio(n-), from ponere ‘to place’. The current sense of the verb dates from the early 19th cent.