position
5 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural positions
plural positions
Learner's definition of POSITION
1
a [count] : the place where someone or something is in relation to other people or things（所在的）位置，方位
- From this position, you can see all of New York City's skyline.从这个位置你可以看到整个纽约的天际线。
- The chart shows the positions [=locations] of the constellations in the night sky.这张图标出了夜空中各个星座的方位。
b [noncount] : the place where someone or something should be（应在的）位置 — used after in, into, or out of用在in、into或out of后
- The actors were all in position.所有演员都就位了。
- The nail fell out of position before I could hammer it.没等我动手钉，钉子就掉下来了。
- He maneuvered the car into position.他熟练地将车开进车位。
- The defensive players fell back into position.防守队员退回原位。
- Police were in position to catch the fleeing suspect.警察已经就位，准备捉拿在逃嫌犯。
- The switch is in the on position, but nothing is happening.开关开着，但没有任何动静。
2
a : the way someone stands, sits, or lies down姿态；姿势 — see also fetal position
[count]
- Actors, please assume/take your positions. The show is about to begin.请演员各就各位，演出就要开始了。
- The child fell asleep in a sitting position.那孩子坐着就睡着了。
- I was in an uncomfortable position and had to move.我当时觉得姿势不舒服，得动一动。
[noncount]
- I was uncomfortable, so I shifted position.我觉得不舒服，所以换了个姿势。
b [count] : the way something is arranged or placed安置方式；摆放位置
- Return your seat to an upright position for landing.飞机准备降落，请调直座椅。
3
[count] : the situation that someone or something is in处境；境况 — usually singular通常用单数
- I've been in your position before, so I think I can help you.我以前也遇到过你这样的事，所以我觉得能帮你。
- The company's financial position has worsened over the past year.过去的一年里，公司的财务状况更糟了。
- The manager was placed in the awkward/difficult position of having to lay off dozens of workers.经理不得不裁员几十人，因而十分为难。
- Put yourself in my position for a moment. What would you do?你要是在我的处境下，会怎么做？
- He is in a position of power/authority.他处于有权力/权威的地位。
- I'm in no position to lend you any money. [=I cannot lend you any money]我没办法借钱给你。
4
[count] : an opinion or judgment on a particular subject观点；立场 — often + on
- The Supreme Court has taken the position that the First Amendment does not apply in these kinds of cases.最高法院已经裁决《第一修正案》不适用于此类案件。
- Allow me to explain my position.请允许我表明我的立场
- I was forced to rethink my positions on certain issues.我不得不重新考虑我对某些事情的看法。
- He criticized his opponent for not taking a position on gun control.他批评对手在枪支管制上未表明立场。
5
: the rank or role of someone or something in an organization or society职务；级别；地位
[count]
- He rose to a position of leadership and authority.他晋升至管理层。
- They dedicated their lives to improving the position of women in a male-dominated society.他们毕生致力于提高女性在男性统治的社会中的地位。
[noncount]
- Wealth and position are not important to her.金钱与地位对她来说都不重要。
6
[count] : job
- Does your company have any entry-level positions available?你们公司有没有空缺的初级职位？
- The position has been filled. [=someone has been hired for the job]这个职位已经招到人了。
- Requirements for the position include a master's degree and at least five years of work experience.这个职位要求具备硕士学历和不少于五年的工作经验。
- She was named to the position of senior vice president of marketing.她被任命为市场营销高级副总裁。
7
: the place of someone or something in a race, contest, competition, etc.（比赛、竞赛等的）名次 — see also pole position
[count]
- She finished the race in fourth position.她在比赛中获得第四名。
[noncount]
- The cars jockeyed for position in the first lap of the race. [=each car tried to get into a better position in the first lap of the race]比赛第一圈时，每辆车都在争夺有利位置。
- The candidates jockeyed for position in the debates. [=they tried to do better than others in the debates]几位候选人在辩论中唇枪舌剑，争占上风。
8
[count] sports : the particular place and job of a player on a sports team（运动员的）位置，职责
- I think goalie is the hardest position to play in hockey.我认为守门员是冰球运动中最难打的位置。
9
[count] : a place where an army has put soldiers, guns, etc.阵地 — usually plural通常用复数
- Artillery bombarded our positions.炮兵轰炸了我们的阵地。
2 position /pəˈzɪʃən/ verb
positions; positioned; positioning
2 position
/pəˈzɪʃən/
verb
positions; positioned; positioning
Learner's definition of POSITION
[+ object]
: to put (something or someone) in a particular position安放；安置；安装
- He positioned the chairs around the table.他将几把椅子放在了桌子周围。
- The company is positioning itself to take advantage of a new market.这家公司计划抢占一个新市场。
- The shortstop was positioned well to make the play.游击手被安排在接球的有利位置。
- She positioned herself by the door.她在门边找了个位置。