/pəˈzɪʃn ||; pəˈzɪʃən/noun
1 [C,U] the place where sb/sth is or should be (某人或某物所在或应在的)位置:
Are you happy with the position of the chairs? 你对这些椅子的位置满意吗?
All the dancers were in position waiting for the music to begin. 所有舞蹈演员已经各就各位,等候音乐开始。
2 [C,U] the way in which sb/sth sits or stands, or the direction that sth is pointing in (某人的)姿势;(某物的)摆放方式或方向:
My leg hurts when I change position. 我换姿势时觉得腿痛。
Turn the switch to the off position. 把开关转到关的位置。
3 [C] [usu.sing] the state or situation that sb/sth is in 处境;状况:
I'm in a very difficult position. 我的处境很为难。
I'm sorry, I'm not in a position to help you financially. 抱歉,金钱方面我无能为力,帮不了你。
4 [C] a position (on sth) what you think about sth; your opinion (对某事的)态度,立场,意见:
What is your position on smoking? 你对吸烟持什么态度?
5 [C,U] the place or level of a person, company, team, etc compared to others 地位;等级:
the position of women in society 妇女的社会地位
Max finished the race in second position. 马克斯在那场赛跑中取得第二名。
Wealth and position are very important to some people. 财富和地位对有些人来说十分重要。
6 [C] a job 职位:
There have been over a hundred applications for the position of Sales Manager. 已经收到一百多封申请销售经理职位的应征信。
[SYN] post 同义词为post
7 [C] the part you play in a team game (球队中的)位置:
Danny can play any position except goalkeeper. 丹尼能踢任何位置,除了当守门员以外。