position
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1. N-COUNT The position of someone or something is the place where they are in relation to other things. 位置
The ship was identified, and its name and position were reported to the Coast Guard. 该轮船的身份已得到确认，其名称和位置已报告给了海岸警卫队。
2. N-COUNT When someone or something is in a particular position, they are sitting, lying, or arranged in that way. 姿势
It is crucial that the upper back and neck are held in an erect position to give support for the head. 重要的是：上背和颈部要挺直以支撑头部，这一点很重要。
Mr. Dambar had raised himself to a sitting position. 丹巴先生已坐了起来。
3. V-T If you position something somewhere, you put it there carefully, so that it is in the right place or position. 小心放置
Position the cursor where you want the new margins to begin. 将光标放在你所要的新页边空白开端。
4. N-COUNT Your position in society is the role and the importance that you have in it. (社会) 地位
Adjustment to their changing role and position in society can be painful for some old people. 对有些老年人适应他们在社会中不断变化的角色和地位可能是痛苦的。
5. N-COUNT A position in a company or organization is a job. 职位[正式]
He left a career in teaching to take up a position with the NEH. 他放弃了教职，以便在国家人文基金会任职。
6. N-COUNT Your position in a race or competition is how well you did in relation to the other competitors or how well you are doing. (比赛、竞赛中的) 名次
By the ninth hour the car was running in eighth position. 比赛进行到第9个小时的时候该赛车跑在第8位。
7. N-COUNT You can describe your situation at a particular time by saying that you are in a particular position. 处境; 状况
He's going to be in a very difficult position if things go badly for him. 他处境将非常困难，如果情况变糟的话。
Companies should be made to reveal more about their financial position. 应该要求各公司披露更多的财务状况资料。
8. N-COUNT Your position on a particular matter is your attitude toward it or your opinion of it. 态度; 看法[正式]
He could be depended on to take a moderate position on most of the key issues. 可以相信，他会在大多数关键问题上持温和态度。
9. N-SING If you are in a position to do something, you are able to do it. If you are in no position to do something, you are unable to do it. (做某事的) 适当位置
I am not in a position to comment. 我不便发表评论。
10. PHRASE If someone or something is in position, they are in their correct or usual place or arrangement. 在合适的位置上
28,000 U.S. troops are moving into position. 2.8万名美国士兵即将到位。
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position /pəˈzɪʃən/ (positioning,positioned,positions)
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- 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 ?
- 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 .
- 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 .
- 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 .
- 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 ?
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position noun (PLACE)
[ 可数名词：有复数形式的名词 ]the place where something or someone is, often in relation to other things
位置，方位，地点
Well, I've found our position on the map if you want to see where we are. 好啦，如果你想知道我们现在所在位置的话，我已经在地图上找到了。
You've moved the furniture around - the sofa is in a different position. 你把家具移动过了——沙发的位置变了。
[ 可数名词：有复数形式的名词 ]
(in team sports ) the part someone plays in a game , relating to the area of the field in which they mostly play
（团队体育运动中个人所处的）位置
I didn't know you played hockey - what position do you play ? 我不知道你打曲棍球——你在队中打什么位置？
[ 可数名词：有复数形式的名词 or 不可数或单数名词：没有复数形式的名词 ]
the place where people are sent in order to carry out a course of action
阵地；（采取行动的）恰当位置
The troops took up their battle positions at the front line . 部队进入了前线的战斗阵地。
As soon as his officers were in position/had moved into position, the police commander walked up the path towards the house . 他的下属们一就位，警官就沿着小路向房子走去。
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position noun (SITUATION)
[ 可数名词：有复数形式的名词 通常作为单数使用的名词 ]a situation
处境，状况
My financial position is somewhat precarious at the moment . 现在我的经济状况相当不稳定。
When two of your best friends argue , it puts you in a very awkward position. 你两个最好的朋友吵架时，你会陷入一种非常尴尬的境地。
be in a position to do sth
to be able to do something, usually because you have the necessary experience , authority , or money
（通常指因为有经验、权威和金钱而）能够做…
I'm not in a position to reveal any of the details of the project at present . 我目前不能披露这个计划的任何细节。
I'm sure they'd like to help her out financially, but they're not in a position to do so. 我肯定他们愿意在经济上资助她，但他们却心有余而力不足。
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position noun (RANK)
[ 可数名词：有复数形式的名词 ]a rank or level in a company , competition , or society
地位；身份；等级
Whether or not you're given a car depends on your position in the company . 能否给你配车取决于你在公司的职位。
UK She finished the race in third position. 她赛跑得了第三名。
[ 可数名词：有复数形式的名词 ]
a job
工作；职务
She applied for a position in the firm that I work for. 她向我工作的公司申请了一个职位。
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position noun (ARRANGEMENT)
[ 可数名词：有复数形式的名词 ]the way in which something is arranged
安置方式；姿势
Keep the bottles in an upright position. 将这些瓶子竖着放。
Rotate it slowly from the horizontal into a vertical position.
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position noun (OPINION)
[ 可数名词：有复数形式的名词 通常作为单数使用的名词 ] formalan opinion
态度，立场
What's the company's position on recycling ? 公司对回收利用态度如何？
He takes the position (= believes ) that individuals have a responsibility to look after themselves. 他认为个人有责任照顾好自己。
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