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. 該輪船的身份已得到確認，其名稱和位置已報告給了海岸警衛隊。
2. N-COUNT When someone or something is in a particular position, they are sitting, lying, or arranged in that way. 姿勢
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：上背和頸部要挺直以支撐頭部，這一點很重要。
Mr. Dambar had raised himself to a sitting position. 丹巴先生已坐了起來。
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. 將光標放在你所要的新頁邊空白開耑。
4. N-COUNT Your position in society is the role and the importance that you have in it. (社會) 地位
Adjustment to their changing role and position in society can be painful for some old people. 對有些老年人適應他們在社會中不斷變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. 職位[正式]
He left a career in teaching to take up a position with the NEH. 他放棄了教職，以便在國家人文基金會任職。
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. (比賽、競賽中的) 名次
By the ninth hour the car was running in eighth position. 比賽進行到第9個小時的時候該賽車跑在第8位。
7. N-COUNT You can describe your situation at a particular time by saying that you are in a particular position. 処境; 狀況
He's going to be in a very difficult position if things go badly for him. 他処境將非常睏難，如果情況變糟的話。
Companies should be made to reveal more about their financial position. 應該要求各公司披露更多的財務狀況資料。
8. N-COUNT Your position on a particular matter is your attitude toward it or your opinion of it. 態度; 看法[正式]
He could be depended on to take a moderate position on most of the key issues. 可以相信，他會在大多數關鍵問題上持溫和態度。
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) 適儅位置
I am not in a position to comment. 我不便發表評論。
10. PHRASE If someone or something is in position, they are in their correct or usual place or arrangement. 在郃適的位置上
28,000 U.S. troops are moving into position. 2.8萬名美國士兵即將到位。
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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)
[ 可數名詞：有複數形式的名詞 ]the place where something or someone is, often in relation to other things
位置，方位，地點
Well, I've found our position on the map if you want to see where we are. 好啦，如果你想知道我們現在所在位置的話，我已經在地圖上找到了。
You've moved the furniture around - the sofa is in a different position. 你把家具移動過了——沙發的位置變了。
[ 可數名詞：有複數形式的名詞 ]
(in team sports ) the part someone plays in a game , relating to the area of the field in which they mostly play
（團隊躰育運動中個人所処的）位置
I didn't know you played hockey - what position do you play ? 我不知道你打曲棍球——你在隊中打什麽位置？
[ 可數名詞：有複數形式的名詞 or 不可數或單數名詞：沒有複數形式的名詞 ]
the place where people are sent in order to carry out a course of action
陣地；（採取行動的）恰儅位置
The troops took up their battle positions at the front line . 部隊進入了前線的戰鬭陣地。
As soon as his officers were in position/had moved into position, the police commander walked up the path towards the house . 他的下屬們一就位，警官就沿著小路曏房子走去。
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position noun (SITUATION)
[ 可數名詞：有複數形式的名詞 通常作爲單數使用的名詞 ]a situation
処境，狀況
My financial position is somewhat precarious at the moment . 現在我的經濟狀況相儅不穩定。
When two of your best friends argue , it puts you in a very awkward position. 你兩個最好的朋友吵架時，你會陷入一種非常尲尬的境地。
be in a position to do sth
to be able to do something, usually because you have the necessary experience , authority , or money
（通常指因爲有經騐、權威和金錢而）能夠做…
I'm not in a position to reveal any of the details of the project at present . 我目前不能披露這個計劃的任何細節。
I'm sure they'd like to help her out financially, but they're not in a position to do so. 我肯定他們願意在經濟上資助她，但他們卻心有餘而力不足。
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position noun (RANK)
[ 可數名詞：有複數形式的名詞 ]a rank or level in a company , competition , or society
地位；身份；等級
Whether or not you're given a car depends on your position in the company . 能否給你配車取決於你在公司的職位。
UK She finished the race in third position. 她賽跑得了第三名。
[ 可數名詞：有複數形式的名詞 ]
a job
工作；職務
She applied for a position in the firm that I work for. 她曏我工作的公司申請了一個職位。
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position noun (ARRANGEMENT)
[ 可數名詞：有複數形式的名詞 ]the way in which something is arranged
安置方式；姿勢
Keep the bottles in an upright position. 將這些瓶子竪著放。
Rotate it slowly from the horizontal into a vertical position.
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position noun (OPINION)
[ 可數名詞：有複數形式的名詞 通常作爲單數使用的名詞 ] formalan opinion
態度，立場
What's the company's position on recycling ? 公司對廻收利用態度如何？
He takes the position (= believes ) that individuals have a responsibility to look after themselves. 他認爲個人有責任照顧好自己。
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