英语词汇position的词组、短语、固定搭配翻译、用法及例句-英语词组固定搭配大全

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position1 /pəˈzɪʃən/ noun 1. the place where something or someone isadjectivesthe correct/right position Make sure the picture is in the right position before you knock the nail into the wall.the exact/precise position The red dot marks the exact position of the ship.a prominent position (=one where something can easily be seen) We want to display the trophy in a prominent position.verbstake up a position (=move to a position so that you are ready to do something) She told the sales staff to take up their positions behind the counter.occupy a position (=be in a particular place) Our house occupied a middle position in the street.change position The photographer asked us to change position with each other.show/mark sth’s position also indicate sth’s position formal They used this chart to mark the position of enemy aircraft.prepositionsin/into position (=in or into the correct position) Our troops were in position near the bridge.out of position (=not in the correct position) The player had moved out of position, allowing his opponent to get past easily.2. the way someone is standing, sitting, or lyingadjectivesa comfortable position She got herself into a comfortable position on the sofa.an awkward/uncomfortable position My foot was in an awkward position.a sitting/kneeling/standing/crouching etc position The priest rose from his kneeling position by the bed.a foetal position BrE a fetal position AmE (=with your body curled like a baby’s before it is born) I crawled into my bed and curled up in a foetal position.verbschange/shift (your) position He shifted his position to get a better view of the stage.pull/drag/haul yourself into a ... position She pulled herself up into a sitting position.assume/adopt a ... position formal (=move your body into a particular position) The runners move towards the line and adopt the starting position.hold a position (=stay in a position) Pull in your tummy muscles and hold that position.3. the situation that someone is inadjectivesthe present/current position The present position is that we do not have enough staff.the same position/a similar position A lot of us are in the same position: we don’t know if we’ll still have a job next month. | It would be useful to speak to others in a similar position.a strong/good/powerful position (=a situation in which you have an advantage) A victory tonight will put the team in a strong position to win the championship.a difficult/awkward position I was in the difficult position of having to choose between my wife and my daughter.an impossible position (=a very difficult situation) I was angry with him for putting me in such an impossible position.a privileged position The royal family has a very privileged position in society.an enviable position (=a situation that other people would like to be in) He is in the enviable position of not needing to work.an unenviable position (=a situation that other people would not like to be in) She was in the unenviable position of having to fire her friend.a weak position (=a situation in which you have a disadvantage) Someone who is desperate to sell their house is in a weak position.a vulnerable position (=a situation in which you could easily be attacked or in trouble) The country is in a vulnerable position because it depends entirely on imports of oil.a unique position (=a situation that no one else is in) Their knowledge of the area places them in a unique position to advise you.sb’s financial position Has your financial position changed recently?the legal position (=the situation from a legal point of view) The legal position on going to war was far from clear.a bargaining/negotiating position (=someone’s situation when they negotiate) The new law has strengthened workers’ bargaining position .verbsput/place sb in a position I’m sorry if I put you in an uncomfortable position.find yourself in a position Because of government opposition, aid organizations find themselves in a difficult position.reach a position It has taken two years to reach the position where we can say we’ve succeeded.strengthen sb’s position (=give someone a bigger advantage) Political leaders were using the war to strengthen their own position.weaken/undermine sb’s position (=give someone a bigger disadvantage) The prime minister’s position had been weakened by disagreements in his Cabinet.consider/review the position We shall consider the position again in a few weeks’ time.sb’s position improves By March, the Democrats’ position had improved.prepositionsbe in a ... position I’m in a rather unusual position because my boss is my wife.phrasesa position of strength (=a strong position) The workers were negotiating from a position of strength.a position of power/authority/influence Parents should not abuse their position of power over children. a position of trust As a church leader, he was in a position of trust.4. an opinion or judgment on a particular subjectadjectivessb’s official position (=one that a government or organization says officially that it has) This was the French government’s official position.an extreme position Few people hold this extreme position today.a middle position (=one that is between two extreme positions) The party takes a middle position on government control of industry.a neutral position (=not supporting either side in an argument) The country appeared to abandon its neutral position and give support to our enemies.an ideological/philosophical position (=based on political or philosophical beliefs) Can such an ideological position be maintained in these difficult economic times?verbstake/hold a position (=have an opinion) We take the position that these changes are to be welcomed.adopt a position (=start having an opinion) This is the position the Church has adopted on the issue.change/shift your position Since then, the party has changed its position.reconsider/rethink your position (=think again about it and perhaps change it) We are urging the US government to reconsider its position.defend a position The next speaker defended a different position.maintain a position We maintain our position that job cuts are bad for the economy.prepositionssb’s position on sth What is the minister’s position on gay marriage?5. a job – used especially about important jobs, or in formal situationsadjectives/nouns + positiona senior/junior position David held a very senior position in the company.a key/important position Hwang Jang Yop occupied a key position in the Party. a temporary position They are offering a temporary position initially, for six months.a permanent position I am hoping to find a permanent position when I leave university.a management position She was one of the few women in a management position.an official position People in official positions are not allowed to accept gifts.verbshold/occupy a position (=have it) She had previously held a senior position in another school.apply for a position I decided to apply for the position of marketing manager.take up a position (=start doing a job) He took up a new position as managing director of a company in Belfast.leave a position He left his position as Chief Conductor of the Moscow Radio Symphony Orchestra.resign from a position She has resigned from her position as department secretary.offer sb a position They offered me the position of store manager.fill a position (=find someone to do a job) I’m afraid the position has already been filled.use your position She tries to use her position to do some good.abuse your position (=use it wrongly) He abused his position as a doctor.prepositionsthe position of sth She currently holds the position of senior sales manager.a position as sth He was hoping to find a position as a financial adviser.a position in/at sth A position at the BBC would be her dream job.THESAURUS: positiondescribing someone’s position in an organization seniormanager | management | executive | official | staff | colleague | partner used about someone who has one of the most important positions in an organization, or a more important position than another person: The leadership courses are aimed at senior management. | More than 50 senior executives from seven countries attended the Group Management Conference. | He is a senior partner in a law firm. | She is senior to me. chiefexecutive | executive officer | minister | scientist | economist | spokesperson used especially in job titles about someone who has the most important or one of the most important positions in an organization: Under its new chief executive, John Houliston, big changes have been taking place at the company. | Carole Johnson is the company’s chief executive officer. | The Government's chief scientist, David King, said he believed that the disease was under control. | He’s the chief economist at Hangseng Bank. high-rankingofficial | officer | post | position | member used about someone who has a high position in an organization such as the government, the army, or the police: high-ranking government officials | A high-ranking police officer was sacked as a result of the scandal. | high-ranking members of the Communist Party topexecutive | manager | lawyer | diplomat | official | aide | post | position used about someone who has a very important job. Top sounds a little informal and is often used in journalism and in spoken English: There was a meeting of top executives to discuss the decision. | Top diplomats warned him that the war was a mistake. | She is one of the president’s top aides. juniorstaff | colleague | minister | partner | doctor | nurse | clerk | post | position used about someone who has a lower position in an organization, or a less important position than another person: Junior staff often have very little experience. | At that time she was a young and ambitious junior minister. | Junior doctors have to work long hours. | He was junior to Nelson and had to obey his orders. assistantmanager | director | professor | editor | coach an assistant manager, director, editor etc has a position just below a manager etc: She became assistant director at the Belgrade Theatre. | He’s an assistant professor of neurology at Harvard University.

词组	position
释义	noun \| verb position1 /pəˈzɪʃən/ noun 1. the place where something or someone isadjectivesthe correct/right position Make sure the picture is in the right position before you knock the nail into the wall.the exact/precise position The red dot marks the exact position of the ship.a prominent position (=one where something can easily be seen) We want to display the trophy in a prominent position.verbstake up a position (=move to a position so that you are ready to do something) She told the sales staff to take up their positions behind the counter.occupy a position (=be in a particular place) Our house occupied a middle position in the street.change position The photographer asked us to change position with each other.show/mark sth’s position also indicate sth’s position formal They used this chart to mark the position of enemy aircraft.prepositionsin/into position (=in or into the correct position) Our troops were in position near the bridge.out of position (=not in the correct position) The player had moved out of position, allowing his opponent to get past easily.2. the way someone is standing, sitting, or lyingadjectivesa comfortable position She got herself into a comfortable position on the sofa.an awkward/uncomfortable position My foot was in an awkward position.a sitting/kneeling/standing/crouching etc position The priest rose from his kneeling position by the bed.a foetal position BrE a fetal position AmE (=with your body curled like a baby’s before it is born) I crawled into my bed and curled up in a foetal position.verbschange/shift (your) position He shifted his position to get a better view of the stage.pull/drag/haul yourself into a ... position She pulled herself up into a sitting position.assume/adopt a ... position formal (=move your body into a particular position) The runners move towards the line and adopt the starting position.hold a position (=stay in a position) Pull in your tummy muscles and hold that position.3. the situation that someone is inadjectivesthe present/current position The present position is that we do not have enough staff.the same position/a similar position A lot of us are in the same position: we don’t know if we’ll still have a job next month. \| It would be useful to speak to others in a similar position.a strong/good/powerful position (=a situation in which you have an advantage) A victory tonight will put the team in a strong position to win the championship.a difficult/awkward position I was in the difficult position of having to choose between my wife and my daughter.an impossible position (=a very difficult situation) I was angry with him for putting me in such an impossible position.a privileged position The royal family has a very privileged position in society.an enviable position (=a situation that other people would like to be in) He is in the enviable position of not needing to work.an unenviable position (=a situation that other people would not like to be in) She was in the unenviable position of having to fire her friend.a weak position (=a situation in which you have a disadvantage) Someone who is desperate to sell their house is in a weak position.a vulnerable position (=a situation in which you could easily be attacked or in trouble) The country is in a vulnerable position because it depends entirely on imports of oil.a unique position (=a situation that no one else is in) Their knowledge of the area places them in a unique position to advise you.sb’s financial position Has your financial position changed recently?the legal position (=the situation from a legal point of view) The legal position on going to war was far from clear.a bargaining/negotiating position (=someone’s situation when they negotiate) The new law has strengthened workers’ bargaining position .verbsput/place sb in a position I’m sorry if I put you in an uncomfortable position.find yourself in a position Because of government opposition, aid organizations find themselves in a difficult position.reach a position It has taken two years to reach the position where we can say we’ve succeeded.strengthen sb’s position (=give someone a bigger advantage) Political leaders were using the war to strengthen their own position.weaken/undermine sb’s position (=give someone a bigger disadvantage) The prime minister’s position had been weakened by disagreements in his Cabinet.consider/review the position We shall consider the position again in a few weeks’ time.sb’s position improves By March, the Democrats’ position had improved.prepositionsbe in a ... position I’m in a rather unusual position because my boss is my wife.phrasesa position of strength (=a strong position) The workers were negotiating from a position of strength.a position of power/authority/influence Parents should not abuse their position of power over children. a position of trust As a church leader, he was in a position of trust.4. an opinion or judgment on a particular subjectadjectivessb’s official position (=one that a government or organization says officially that it has) This was the French government’s official position.an extreme position Few people hold this extreme position today.a middle position (=one that is between two extreme positions) The party takes a middle position on government control of industry.a neutral position (=not supporting either side in an argument) The country appeared to abandon its neutral position and give support to our enemies.an ideological/philosophical position (=based on political or philosophical beliefs) Can such an ideological position be maintained in these difficult economic times?verbstake/hold a position (=have an opinion) We take the position that these changes are to be welcomed.adopt a position (=start having an opinion) This is the position the Church has adopted on the issue.change/shift your position Since then, the party has changed its position.reconsider/rethink your position (=think again about it and perhaps change it) We are urging the US government to reconsider its position.defend a position The next speaker defended a different position.maintain a position We maintain our position that job cuts are bad for the economy.prepositionssb’s position on sth What is the minister’s position on gay marriage?5. a job – used especially about important jobs, or in formal situationsadjectives/nouns + positiona senior/junior position David held a very senior position in the company.a key/important position Hwang Jang Yop occupied a key position in the Party. a temporary position They are offering a temporary position initially, for six months.a permanent position I am hoping to find a permanent position when I leave university.a management position She was one of the few women in a management position.an official position People in official positions are not allowed to accept gifts.verbshold/occupy a position (=have it) She had previously held a senior position in another school.apply for a position I decided to apply for the position of marketing manager.take up a position (=start doing a job) He took up a new position as managing director of a company in Belfast.leave a position He left his position as Chief Conductor of the Moscow Radio Symphony Orchestra.resign from a position She has resigned from her position as department secretary.offer sb a position They offered me the position of store manager.fill a position (=find someone to do a job) I’m afraid the position has already been filled.use your position She tries to use her position to do some good.abuse your position (=use it wrongly) He abused his position as a doctor.prepositionsthe position of sth She currently holds the position of senior sales manager.a position as sth He was hoping to find a position as a financial adviser.a position in/at sth A position at the BBC would be her dream job.THESAURUS: positiondescribing someone’s position in an organization seniormanager \| management \| executive \| official \| staff \| colleague \| partner used about someone who has one of the most important positions in an organization, or a more important position than another person: The leadership courses are aimed at senior management. \| More than 50 senior executives from seven countries attended the Group Management Conference. \| He is a senior partner in a law firm. \| She is senior to me. chiefexecutive \| executive officer \| minister \| scientist \| economist \| spokesperson used especially in job titles about someone who has the most important or one of the most important positions in an organization: Under its new chief executive, John Houliston, big changes have been taking place at the company. \| Carole Johnson is the company’s chief executive officer. \| The Government's chief scientist, David King, said he believed that the disease was under control. \| He’s the chief economist at Hangseng Bank. high-rankingofficial \| officer \| post \| position \| member used about someone who has a high position in an organization such as the government, the army, or the police: high-ranking government officials \| A high-ranking police officer was sacked as a result of the scandal. \| high-ranking members of the Communist Party topexecutive \| manager \| lawyer \| diplomat \| official \| aide \| post \| position used about someone who has a very important job. Top sounds a little informal and is often used in journalism and in spoken English: There was a meeting of top executives to discuss the decision. \| Top diplomats warned him that the war was a mistake. \| She is one of the president’s top aides. juniorstaff \| colleague \| minister \| partner \| doctor \| nurse \| clerk \| post \| position used about someone who has a lower position in an organization, or a less important position than another person: Junior staff often have very little experience. \| At that time she was a young and ambitious junior minister. \| Junior doctors have to work long hours. \| He was junior to Nelson and had to obey his orders. assistantmanager \| director \| professor \| editor \| coach an assistant manager, director, editor etc has a position just below a manager etc: She became assistant director at the Belgrade Theatre. \| He’s an assistant professor of neurology at Harvard University. noun \| verb position2 /pəˈzɪʃən/ verb to carefully put something in a particular positionadverbsposition sth correctly The paper was not positioned correctly in the printer.position sth/yourself well She positioned herself really well for the shot, allowing her to keep the ball low.prepositionsposition sth/yourself near/between/against etc sth He had deliberately positioned himself near the door. \| It would be sensible to position the desk by a window.
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