position

noun

地方 place

1. 位置；地方
   the place where sb/sth is located
   1. 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。
   2. Where would be the best position for the lights?
      这些灯装在什么位置最好？
2. 恰当位置；正确位置
   the place where sb/sth is meant to be; the correct place
   1. Is everybody in position ?
      大家都就位了吗？
   2. He took up his position by the door.
      他到门边就位。

安置方式 way sb/sth is placed

3. （坐、立的）姿态，姿势；放置方式
   the way in which sb is sitting or standing, or the way in which sth is arranged
   1. a sitting/kneeling/lying position
      坐 / 跪 / 卧姿
   2. Keep the box in an upright position.
      把盒子竖着放。
   3. Make sure that you are working in a comfortable position.
      工作时一定要保持舒适的姿势。
   4. My arms were aching so I shifted (my) position slightly.
      我胳膊疼了，所以稍微变了变姿势。

情势 situation

4. 处境；地位；状况
   the situation that sb is in, especially when it affects what they can and cannot do
   1. to be in a position of power/strength/authority
      处于有权力 / 有实力 / 有权威的地位
   2. What would you do in my position?
      你要是碰到我这样的情况会怎么办？
   3. This put him and his colleagues in a difficult position.
      这使他和他的同事陷于困境。
   4. The company's financial position is not certain.
      这家公司的财务状况不明朗。
   5. I'm afraid I am not in a position to help you.
      我恐怕帮不了你。

看法 opinion

5. 观点；态度；立场
   an opinion on or an attitude towards a particular subject
   1. to declare/reconsider/shift/change your position
      表明 / 重新考虑 / 转变 / 改变立场
   2. the party's position on education reforms
      这个党对教育改革的态度
   3. She has made her position very clear.
      她明确表示了自己的立场。
   4. 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。

重要程度 level of importance

6. 地位；等级
   a person or organization's level of importance when compared with others
   1. the position of women in society
      妇女的社会地位
   2. the company's dominant position in the world market
      那个公司在全球市场中的主导地位
   3. Wealth and position (= high social status) were not important to her.
      财富与地位对她并不重要。

工作 job

7. 职位；职务
   a job
   1. He held a senior position in a large company.
      他在一家大公司担任高级职务。
   2. I should like to apply for the position of Sales Director.
      我想申请销售部主任一职。

竞赛；竞争 in race/competition

8. 名次
   a place in a race, competition, or test, when compared to others
   1. 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。

体育运动 in sport

9. （队员的）职责，位置，角色
   the place where sb plays and the responsibilities they have in some team games
   1. What position does he play?
      他打哪个位置？

战争 in war

10. 阵地
    a place where a group of people involved in fighting have put men and guns
    1. They attacked the enemy positions at dawn.
       黎明时分，他们向敌军阵地发起进攻。

verb

1. 安装；安置；使处于
   to put sb/sth in a particular position
   1. Large television screens were positioned at either end of the stadium.
      体育场的两端安装了大型电视屏幕。
   2. She quickly positioned herself behind the desk.
      她迅速在桌子后面就位。
   3. The company is now well positioned to compete in foreign markets.
      现在这家公司已准备好在国外市场竞争。

1. N-COUNT 位置；方位
   The position of someone or something is the place where they are in relation to other things.
   1. The ship was identified, and its name and position were reported to the coastguard...
      那艘船已找到，其名字和位置已报告给海岸警卫队。
   2. This conservatory enjoys an enviable position overlooking a leafy expanse.
      这个温室位置绝佳，放眼望去，草木繁茂，郁郁葱葱。
2. N-COUNT 姿势；安置方式
   When someone or something is in a particular position, they are sitting, lying, or arranged in that way.
   1. Hold the upper back and neck in an erect position to give support for the head...
      挺直上背部和脖子来支撑头部
   2. Ensure the patient is turned into the recovery position...
      确保使患者处于复苏体位。
   3. Mr. Dambar had raised himself to a sitting position.
      丹巴尔先生已坐了起来。
3. VERB 安放；放置
   If you position something somewhere, you put it there carefully, so that it is in the right place or position.
   1. Position trailing plants near the edges and in the sides of the basket to hang down...
      把蔓生植株靠边放，使其从篮子的四面垂下。
   2. Place the pastry circles on to a baking sheet and position one apple on each circle.
      把油酥面圈放到烘烤盘上，每个上面放一个苹果。
4. N-COUNT （社会）地位，身份
   Your position in society is the role and the importance that you have in it.
   1. ...the position of older people in society.
      老年人在社会中的地位
5. N-COUNT 职位；职务
   A position in a company or organization is a job.
   1. He left a career in teaching to take up a position with the Arts Council...
      他辞去教学工作到艺术委员会任职。
   2. Hyundai said this week it is scaling back its U.S. operations by eliminating 50 positions.
      现代公司本周表示其美国分公司准备裁掉50个职位以缩小经营规模。
6. N-COUNT （比赛、竞赛中的）名次
   Your position in a race or competition is how well you did in relation to the other competitors or how well you are doing.
   1. Agassi and Sampras resumed their battle for the world's No. 1 position, both winning their opening matches...
      阿加西和桑普拉斯继续他们对世界第一宝座的争夺，两人在首场比赛中均获得胜利。
   2. By the ninth hour the car was running in eighth position.
      到第9个小时的时候，这辆车位列第8。
7. N-COUNT 处境；状况；形势
   You can describe your situation at a particular time by saying that you are in a particular position .
   1. He's going to be in a very difficult position indeed if things go badly for him...
      如果事情进展不顺利的话，他的处境将非常艰难。
   2. Companies should be made to reveal more about their financial position...
      应该要求公司使其财务状况更为透明化。
   3. It was not the only time he found himself in this position.
      他已不是第一次察觉自己陷入如此境地了。
8. N-COUNT 态度；立场；观点
   Your position on a particular matter is your attitude towards it or your opinion of it.
   1. He could be depended on to take a moderate position on most of the key issues...
      他应该会在大部分关键问题上采取中间立场。
   2. Mr Howard is afraid to state his true position on the republic, which is that he is opposed to it.
      霍华德先生不敢表明自己对共和体制持反对态度的真实立场。
9. N-SING 能够/不能够
   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.
   1. The UN system will be in a position to support the extensive relief efforts needed...
      联合国将能满足全面救济需求。
   2. I am not in a position to comment.
      我不便发表评论。
10. PHRASE 就位；在适当的位置
    If someone or something is in position, they are in their correct or usual place or arrangement.
    1. This second door is an extra security measure and can be locked in position during the day...
       这第二道门是又一项安全措施，白天可以上锁。
    2. Some 28,000 US troops are moving into position.
       约2.8万人的美国军队即将部署到位。

1. Men have created a social and economic position of advantage for themselves over women.
   男性已经为自己创造了优于女性的社会和经济上的有利地位。
2. She tried to maneuver her body into a more comfortable position.
   她试着把身子挪了挪，换了一个较为舒服的姿势。
3. Williams has confirmed his position as the world's number one snooker player.
   威廉姆斯巩固了自己世界头号斯诺克选手的地位。
4. I am in a position to save you a good deal of time.
   我能够为你节省许多时间。
5. The ship was identified, and its name and position were reported to the coastguard
   那艘船已找到，其名字和位置已报告给海岸警卫队。
6. This conservatory enjoys an enviable position overlooking a leafy expanse.
   这个温室位置绝佳，放眼望去，草木繁茂，郁郁葱葱。
7. Ensure the patient is turned into the recovery position
   确保使患者处于复苏体位。
8. Mr. Dambar had raised himself to a sitting position.
   丹巴尔先生已坐了起来。
9. Position trailing plants near the edges and in the sides of the basket to hang down
   把蔓生植株靠边放，使其从篮子的四面垂下。
10. Place the pastry circles on to a baking sheet and position one apple on each circle.
    把油酥面圈放到烘烤盘上，每个上面放一个苹果。
11. He left a career in teaching to take up a position with the Arts Council
    他辞去教学工作到艺术委员会任职。
12. Agassi and Sampras resumed their battle for the world's No. 1 position, both winning their opening matches
    阿加西和桑普拉斯继续他们对世界第一宝座的争夺，两人在首场比赛中均获得胜利。
13. By the ninth hour the car was running in eighth position.
    到第9个小时的时候，这辆车位列第8。
14. He's going to be in a very difficult position indeed if things go badly for him
    如果事情进展不顺利的话，他的处境将非常艰难。
15. Companies should be made to reveal more about their financial position
    应该要求公司使其财务状况更为透明化。
16. It was not the only time he found himself in this position.
    他已不是第一次察觉自己陷入如此境地了。
17. He could be depended on to take a moderate position on most of the key issues
    他应该会在大部分关键问题上采取中间立场。
18. Mr Howard is afraid to state his true position on the republic, which is that he is opposed to it.
    霍华德先生不敢表明自己对共和体制持反对态度的真实立场。
19. The UN system will be in a position to support the extensive relief efforts needed
    联合国将能满足全面救济需求。
20. I am not in a position to comment.
    我不便发表评论。
21. This second door is an extra security measure and can be locked in position during the day
    这第二道门是又一项安全措施，白天可以上锁。
22. Some 28,000 US troops are moving into position.
    约2.8万人的美国军队即将部署到位。
23. Adjust the aerial's position and direction for the best reception.
    调整天线的位置和方向以达到最佳接收效果。
24. This has forced the United States to seriously reconsider its position
    这迫使美国重新认真考虑自己的立场。
25. I work in a government office. It's a responsible position, I suppose, but not very exciting
    我在政府机关工作。我想那是一个责任重大的职位，但并不是很有意思。
26. He had taken up a position in the centre of the room
    他占据了房间中心的位置。
27. Money, fame and social position have no interest for him.
    他对金钱，名誉和社会地位都不动心。
28. I have no idea for changing my position.
    我无意改变我的立场。
29. Each side set forth its position on this question.
    各方阐述了自己对这一问题的立场。

  position attitude stand【导航词义：立场，态度】

  position n. 立场，态度

〔辨析〕尤指政府、政党、当权者对某一事件、问题等的意见。

  attitude n. 态度，看法

〔辨析〕指对某人或某事物的一般看法。

  stand n. 主张，立场

〔辨析〕指公开表明的坚定看法。

  place location position scene site spot【导航词义：位置，地点】

  place n. 地方，地点，场所

〔辨析〕普通用词，既可以指比较笼统的地方，又可以指某一具体的地点。

  location n. 地点，位置

〔辨析〕尤指相对于其他建筑物、地区等而言某人或某物所处的地理位置。

  position n. 位置，方位

〔辨析〕指某人、某物相对于其他人、物或地方而言所处的方位。

  scene n. 现场

〔辨析〕多指事故、罪案等不愉快事件发生的地点。

  site n. 地点，场所

〔辨析〕既可指发生过重要或有趣事件的场所，也可指有专门用途的场地。

  spot n. 地点

〔辨析〕指相对范围较小的特定地点，尤指休闲场所。

noun

1. the act of positing

2. a job in an organization
   1. he occupied a post in the treasury

   Synonym:    postberthofficespotbilletplacesituation

3. the post or function properly or customarily occupied or served by another
   1. can you go in my stead?
   2. took his place
   3. in lieu of

   Synonym:    steadplacelieu

4. (in team sports) the role assigned to an individual player
   1. what position does he play?

5. the act of putting something in a certain place

   Synonym:    placementlocationlocatingpositioningemplacement

6. the spatial property of a place where or way in which something is situated
   1. the position of the hands on the clock
   2. he specified the spatial relations of every piece of furniture on the stage

   Synonym:    spatial relation

7. the arrangement of the body and its limbs
   1. he assumed an attitude of surrender

   Synonym:    postureattitude

8. a rationalized mental attitude

   Synonym:    stanceposture

9. a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
   1. consider what follows from the positivist view

   Synonym:    viewperspective

10. an item on a list or in a sequence
    1. in the second place
    2. moved from third to fifth position

    Synonym:    place

11. an opinion that is held in opposition to another in an argument or dispute
    1. there are two sides to every question

    Synonym:    side

12. the particular portion of space occupied by something
    1. he put the lamp back in its place

    Synonym:    place

13. the appropriate or customary location
    1. the cars were in position

14. a point occupied by troops for tactical reasons

    Synonym:    military position

15. a condition or position in which you find yourself
    1. the unpleasant situation (or position) of having to choose between two evils
    2. found herself in a very fortunate situation

    Synonym:    situation

16. the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society
    1. he had the status of a minor
    2. the novel attained the status of a classic
    3. atheists do not enjoy a favorable position in American life

    Synonym:    status

verb

1. put into a certain place or abstract location
   1. Put your things here
   2. Set the tray down
   3. Set the dogs on the scent of the missing children
   4. Place emphasis on a certain point

   Synonym:    putsetplaceposelay

2. cause to be in an appropriate place, state, or relation