a place where sb/sth is or stands, especially in relation to other objects, places, etc.
a particular place or rank in an organization, competition, etc.
a job, employment
the way in which sb/sth is placed or moves, stands, sits, etc.
a situation; state
an opinion or judgment on a matter
place sth in a certain position
"he put the lamp back in its place"
"consider what follows from the positivist view"
"he assumed an attitude of surrender"
"he had the status of a minor"
"the novel attained the status of a classic"
"atheists do not enjoy a favorable position in American life"
"he occupied a post in the treasury"
"the position of the hands on the clock"
"he specified the spatial relations of every piece of furniture on the stage"
"the cars were in position"
"what position does he play?"
"the unpleasant situation (or position) of having to choose between two evils"
"found herself in a very fortunate situation"
"there are two sides to every question"
"in the second place"
"moved from third to fifth position"
"can you go in my stead?"
"took his place"
"in lieu of"
"Put your things here"
"Set the tray down"
"Set the dogs on the scent of the missing children"
"Place emphasis on a certain point"
Position by dead reckoning at 01.00 hours..33s 15'S., 171s 35'E.
出自: F. Chichester
He was in a position to see everyone who came in at the door.
出自: J. Wain
Oswald Hart shifted two..chairs into position.
出自: K. Amis
I positioned myself by the driver's side of the car.
出自: M. Flanagan
Radiators..had to be exactly positioned in order not to disturb the symmetry of the rooms.
出自: A. C. Grayling
我感到有责任告诫你应该注意此事。
那样他们便有可能去切断这条主干道。
I hope you are in a position to help me.
I found myself in the position of having to say something.
这种用法不正确。
误 What's your position about this problem?
正 What's your position on this problem?
析 position作“见解,态度”“主张”解时,后接介词on,不能用about。