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position position ★★★★★/pəzɪ̱ʃ(ə)n/1[N-COUNT	可数名词]位置；方位 The position of someone or something is the place where they are in  relation to other things. 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。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	可数名词]姿势；安置方式 When someone or something is in a particular position, they are sitting, lying, or arranged in that way.   [usu with supp]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Ensure the patient is turned into the recovery position...确保使患者处于复苏体位。Mr. Dambar had raised himself to a sitting position.丹巴尔先生已坐了起来。3[VERB	动词]安放；放置 If you position something somewhere, you put it there carefully, so that it is in the right place or position.   [V n prep]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。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	可数名词]（社会）地位，身份 Your position in society is the role and the importance that you have in it.   [usu with supp]...the position of older people in society.老年人在社会中的地位5[N-COUNT	可数名词]职位；职务 A position in a company or organization is a job.   [FORMAL 正式]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。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	可数名词]（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.   [usu supp N]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。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	可数名词]处境；状况；形势 You can describe your situation at a particular time by saying that you are in a particular position .   [usu sing]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。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。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	可数名词]态度；立场；观点 Your position on a particular matter is your attitude towards it or your opinion of it.   [usu supp N]  [FORMAL 正式]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。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	单数名词]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.   [N to-inf]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。I am not in a position to comment.我不便发表评论。10[PHRASE	短语]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.   [usu PHR after v]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。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。 position1 nounposition2 verbpositionpo‧si‧tion1 /pəˈzɪʃən/ ●●● S1 W1 noun  Entry menu Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1way of standing/sitting etc [countable] the way someone is standing, sitting, or lying:  Lie in a comfortable position. Frankie shifted his position so that his knees would not become cramped.sitting/kneeling/standing position I struggled up into a sitting position.2situation [countable usually singular] the situation that someone is in, especially when this affects what they can and cannot do:  I’m not sure what I would do if I were in your position.be in a position to do something Next week we will be in a much better position to comment.be in the position of doing something She is in the enviable position of having three job offers. You’re putting me in rather a difficult position.3place where somebody/something is [countable] the place where someone or something is, especially in relation to other objects and placesposition of the position of the sun in the sky Our hotel was in a superb central position near St Mark’s Square. the strategic position (=useful or important position) of Egypt in relation to the Arabian peninsula4correct place [countable, uncountable] the place where someone or something is needed or supposed to beinto position He pulled the ladder into position.in/out of position All parking signs have now been placed in position.5direction [countable] the direction in which an object is pointingvertical/upright/horizontal position Make sure the container remains in an upright position. She turned the switch to the ‘on’ position.► see thesaurus at place6opinion [countable] an opinion or judgment on a particular subject, especially the official opinion of a government, a political party, or someone in authority  SYN  attitudeposition on What’s the party’s position on tax reform? The principal took the position that the students didn’t need music classes. I hope you’ll reconsider your position.7job [countable] formal a jobsomebody’s position as something Bill took up his new position as Works Director in October.position of She has held the position of Chief Financial Officer since 1992. Bruce is thinking of applying for the position. I’m sorry, the position has been filled (=someone has been found to do the job).► see thesaurus at job8level/rank [countable, uncountable] someone’s or something’s level, authority, or importance in a society or organizationthe position of somebody the position of women in societyposition of power/authority/influence etc Many of his supporters used their positions of power for personal advantage. As a priest, he was in a position of trust.abuse your position as something (=use your authority wrongly)9be in a position to do something to be able to do something because you have the ability, money, or power to do it:  When I know all the facts, I’ll be in a position to advise you.10be in no position to do something to be unable to do something because you do not have the ability, money, or power to do it:  You’re unemployed and in no position to support a family. Ned says I’m always late? He’s in no position to talk (=should not criticize because he does the same thing).11race/competition [countable, uncountable] the place of someone or something in a race or competition in relation to the other people or things(in) 2nd/3rd/4th etc position Alesi finished in third position.12sports [countable] the area where someone plays in a sport, or the type of actions they are responsible for doing:  What position do you play?13jockey/manoeuvre/jostle for position to try to get an advantage over other people who are all trying to succeed in doing the same thing:  Firms adopt different strategies as they jockey for position.14army [countable usually plural] a place where an army has put soldiers, guns etc:  an attack on the enemy positionsCOLLOCATIONS– Meaning 1adjectivesa comfortable position· She wriggled into a more comfortable position.an awkward position· My foot was in an awkward position.a sitting/kneeling/standing position· The priest rose from his kneeling position by the bed.a foetal position (=in which you are curled up like a baby 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 into a sitting position.assume/adopt a position formal (=move your body into a particular position)· The patient should adopt this position for five minutes every half hour.hold a position (=stay in a position)· Pull in your tummy muscles and hold that position.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 2adjectivesthe same position· A lot of people are in the same position.a similar position· You can ask to be put in contact with others in a similar position.a strong/good position (=a situation in which you have an advantage)· A victory tonight will put them in a very strong position to win the cup.a unique position (=a situation that no one else is in)· Their close knowledge of the area places them in a unique position to advise on social policy.a difficult/awkward position· I was in the difficult position of having to choose between them.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 impossible position (=a very difficult situation)· She was furious with Guy for putting her in such an impossible position.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 might be harmed)· Today we are in the vulnerable position of producing barely half our own food.the present/current position· The following statistics indicate the present position.the legal position (=the situation from a legal point of view)· The legal position is far from clear.somebody’s financial position· Has your financial position changed recently?a bargaining/negotiating position (=someone’s ability to bargain/negotiate)· The new law has strengthened workers' bargaining position.verbsbe in a strong/weak etc position· We are in a good position to help.find yourself in a similar/awkward etc position· The refugee organizations now found themselves in a difficult position.reach a position· It has taken two years to reach the position we are now in.put/place somebody in a good/awkward etc position· I'm sorry if I put you in an awkward position.strengthen somebody’s position (=give someone a bigger advantage)· People said that he used the conflict to strengthen his own position.weaken somebody’s position (=give someone a bigger disadvantage)· The prime minister's position had been weakened by allegations of financial mismanagement.somebody’s position improves· By March, the Democrats' position had improved.phrasesa position of strength (=a strong position)· By now they were negotiating from a position of strength.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 6verbstake/hold a position (=have an opinion)· We take the position that these changes are to be welcomed.adopt a position (=start having an opinion)· In 1898, the Church adopted its current position.change your position· Since then, the party has changed its position.reconsider your position (=think again about it and perhaps change it)· The UN Secretary General urged the US to reconsider its position.defend a position· Each of the next three speakers defended a different position.adjectivesan 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)· They took a middle position, favouring decentralization but with some controls.a neutral position (=not supporting either side in an argument)· The US claimed that Jordan had abandoned its neutral position and sided with Iraq.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 7verbshold 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 head teacher.take up a position (=start doing a job)· Woods 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 somebody a position· They offered me the position of store manager.fill a position (=find someone to do a job)· We are now seeking to fill some key positions in the company.adjectivesa senior position· Decision making is done by managers holding the most senior positions.a junior position· I left school and was offered a junior position in a bank.a permanent/temporary position· It's a temporary position initially, for six months.an official position· He has no official position in the government.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 8phrasesa position of power/authority· Many used their positions of power for personal advantage.a position of influence· The media have an unrivalled position of influence.a position of trust· As a church leader, he was in a position of trust.a position of responsibility· Did you hold any positions of responsibility at school or university?a position of leadership· She had risen to a position of leadership.adjectivesa privileged position· The public expects the Royal Family to earn its privileged position.an influential position· It's useful if you have friends in influential positions.a powerful position· Many leaders from that period are still in powerful positions in government.a dominant position· The firm achieved a dominant position in the world market.verbsoccupy a position· Those who occupy positions of power do not want democracy.maintain a position (=keep the rank that you have)· High-status groups do all they can to maintain their positions.use your position· She can now use her position to do some good.abuse your position (=use your level or rank wrongly)· He abused his position as a doctor.THESAURUS– Meaning 7describing someone’s position in an organizationsenior used about someone who has an important position in an organization. Senior can also be used about someone who has a higher position than you in an organization: · a senior executive· She’s a senior partner in a law firm.· She is senior to me.chief [only before noun] used, especially in job titles, about someone who has the most important or one of the most important positions in an organization: · Carole is the company’s chief financial officer.· He’s the chief economist at Hangseng Bank.high-ranking [only before noun] 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 officertop [only before noun] used about someone who is very good, important, or successful in their job: · a top lawyer· He’s one of the president’s top aides.· top diplomatsjunior used about someone who has a low position in an organization. Junior can also be used about someone who has a lower position than you in an organization: · a junior clerk· a junior doctor· His role as naval officer was junior to Nelson.assistant [only before noun] an assistant manager, director, editor etc has a position just below a manager etc: · He’s an assistant professor of neurology at Harvard University.· She became assistant director at the Belgrade Theatre.position1 nounposition2 verbpositionposition2 ●○○ verb [transitive always + adverb/preposition]  Verb Table Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1to carefully put something in a particular position:  Position the cursor before the letter you want to delete.position yourself I positioned myself where I could see the door.► see thesaurus at put2be well/ideally/perfectly positioned to be in a situation in which you will be able to do something successfully:  We are ideally positioned to take advantage of the growth in demand.

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         这些灯装在什么位置最好？                          ☞synonyms at                                                    place                                                                2        ★                  [uncountable          ]                          the place where sb/sth is meant to be; the correct place            恰当位置；正确位置                                    ◆          Is everybody            in position?                    大家都就位了吗？                          ◆          He took up his position by the door.          他到门边就位。                            way sb/sth is placed        安置方式                    3        ★                  [countable                ,         uncountable          ]                          the way in which sb is sitting or standing, or the way in which sth is arranged            （坐或站的）姿态，姿势；放置方式                                    ◆          a            sitting/kneeling/lying position                    坐╱跪╱卧姿                          ◆          Keep the box in an upright position.          把盒子竖着放。                          ◆          Make sure that you are working in a comfortable position.          工作时一定要保持舒适的姿势。                          ◆          My arms were aching so I shifted (my) position slightly.          我胳膊疼了，所以稍微变了变姿势。                          ☞see also                                                    missionary position                                                                situation        情势                    4        ★                  [countable                ,         usually singular          ]                          the situation that sb is in, especially when it affects what they can and cannot do            处境；地位；状况                                    ◆          to be in a            position of power/strength/authority                    处于有权力╱有实力╱有权威的地位                          ◆          What would you do in my position?          你要是碰到我这样的情况会怎么办？                          ◆          This put him and his colleagues in a difficult position.          这使他和他的同事陷于困境。                          ◆          The company's financial position is not certain.          这家公司的财务状况不明朗。                          positionto do sth                          ◆          I'm afraid I am            not in a positionto help you.                    我恐怕爱莫能助。                          ☞note at                                                    situation                                                                opinion        看法                    5        ★                  [countable          ]                          position(on sth)                          an opinion on or an attitude towards a particular subject            观点；态度；立场                                    ◆          to            declare/reconsider/shift/change your position                    表明╱重新考虑╱转变╱改变立场                          ◆          the party's position on education reforms          这个党对教育改革的态度                          ◆          She has made her position very clear.          她明确表示了自己的立场。                          ◆          My parents always            took the positionthat early nights meant healthy children.                    我的父母总是认为孩子早睡就会身体健康。                            level of importance        重要程度                    6        ★                  [countable                ,         uncountable          ]                          a person or organization's level of importance when compared with others            地位；等级                                    ◆          the position of women in society          妇女的社会地位                          ◆          the company's dominant position in the world market          那个公司在全球市场中的主导地位                          ◆          Wealth and position            (= high social status)were not important to her.                    财富与地位对她并不重要。                            job        工作                    7        ★                  [countable          ]                          (            formal)                    a job            职位；职务                                    SYN                                                    post                                                              ◆          He held a senior position in a large company.          他在一家大公司担任高级职务。                          ◆          I should like to apply for the position of Sales Director.          我想申请销售部主任一职。                          ☞synonyms at                                                    job                                                                in race/competition        竞赛；竞争                    8                  [countable          ]                          a place in a race, competition, or test, when compared to others            名次                                    ◆          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。                            in sport        体育运动                    9                  [countable          ]                          the place where sb plays and the responsibilities they have in some team games            （队员的）职责，位置，角色                                    ◆          What position does he play?          他打哪个位置？                            in war        战争                    10                  [countable                ,         usually plural          ]                          a place where a group of people involved in fighting have put men and guns            阵地                                    ◆          They attacked the enemy positions at dawn.          黎明时分，他们向敌军阵地发起进攻。                                          verb                    positionsth (+ adv./prep.)              to put sb/sth in a particular position        安装；安置；使处于                    SYN                                    place                                      ◆      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。              ◆      She quickly positioned herself behind the desk.      她迅速在桌子后面她的位置上坐好。              ◆      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。                                ▶                pos·ition·ing                  /          pəˈzɪʃnɪŋ                    ;            NAmE                    pəˈzɪʃnɪŋ                    /                          noun                          [uncountable          ]                                      pos·ition              /        pəˈzɪʃn                ;          NAmE                pəˈzɪʃn                /                    pos·ition·ing              /        pəˈzɪʃnɪŋ                ;          NAmE                pəˈzɪʃnɪŋ                /             position[pəˈzɪʃn]positioned, positioning, positionsCET4CET6TEM4考研v421868226181038219211231851n51282626159518023167631537726512NOUN4753089881VERB3268353467Spoken:70282634positioned[1265] positioning[775] positions[8810]位置(48%)，职位(25%)，立场(11%)，定位(9%)，状态(4%)，安置(3%)n.位置，方位；职位，工作；姿态；站位vt.安置；把……放在适当位置

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Collins	position ★★★★★ /pəzɪ̱ʃ(ə)n/ 1 [N-COUNT 可数名词]位置；方位 The position of someone or something is the place where they are in relation to other things. 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。 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 可数名词]姿势；安置方式 When someone or something is in a particular position, they are sitting, lying, or arranged in that way. [usu with supp] 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 Ensure the patient is turned into the recovery position... 确保使患者处于复苏体位。 Mr. Dambar had raised himself to a sitting position. 丹巴尔先生已坐了起来。 3 [VERB 动词]安放；放置 If you position something somewhere, you put it there carefully, so that it is in the right place or position. [V n prep] 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。 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 可数名词]（社会）地位，身份 Your position in society is the role and the importance that you have in it. [usu with supp] ...the position of older people in society. 老年人在社会中的地位 5 [N-COUNT 可数名词]职位；职务 A position in a company or organization is a job. [FORMAL 正式] 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。 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 可数名词]（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. [usu supp N] 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。 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 可数名词]处境；状况；形势 You can describe your situation at a particular time by saying that you are in a particular position . [usu sing] 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。 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。 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 可数名词]态度；立场；观点 Your position on a particular matter is your attitude towards it or your opinion of it. [usu supp N] [FORMAL 正式] 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。 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 单数名词]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. [N to-inf] 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。 I am not in a position to comment. 我不便发表评论。 10 [PHRASE 短语]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. [usu PHR after v] 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。 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。
Oxford	pos·ition ★ / pəˈzɪʃn ; NAmE pəˈzɪʃn / noun , verb position positions positioned positioning noun ★ place 地方 1 ★ [countable ] the place where sb/sth is located 位置；地方 ◆ 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。 ◆ Where would be the best position for the lights? 这些灯装在什么位置最好？ ☞synonyms at place 2 ★ [uncountable ] the place where sb/sth is meant to be; the correct place 恰当位置；正确位置 ◆ Is everybody in position? 大家都就位了吗？ ◆ He took up his position by the door. 他到门边就位。 way sb/sth is placed 安置方式 3 ★ [countable , uncountable ] the way in which sb is sitting or standing, or the way in which sth is arranged （坐或站的）姿态，姿势；放置方式 ◆ a sitting/kneeling/lying position 坐╱跪╱卧姿 ◆ Keep the box in an upright position. 把盒子竖着放。 ◆ Make sure that you are working in a comfortable position. 工作时一定要保持舒适的姿势。 ◆ My arms were aching so I shifted (my) position slightly. 我胳膊疼了，所以稍微变了变姿势。 ☞see also missionary position situation 情势 4 ★ [countable , usually singular ] the situation that sb is in, especially when it affects what they can and cannot do 处境；地位；状况 ◆ to be in a position of power/strength/authority 处于有权力╱有实力╱有权威的地位 ◆ What would you do in my position? 你要是碰到我这样的情况会怎么办？ ◆ This put him and his colleagues in a difficult position. 这使他和他的同事陷于困境。 ◆ The company's financial position is not certain. 这家公司的财务状况不明朗。 positionto do sth ◆ I'm afraid I am not in a positionto help you. 我恐怕爱莫能助。 ☞note at situation opinion 看法 5 ★ [countable ] position(on sth) an opinion on or an attitude towards a particular subject 观点；态度；立场 ◆ to declare/reconsider/shift/change your position 表明╱重新考虑╱转变╱改变立场 ◆ the party's position on education reforms 这个党对教育改革的态度 ◆ She has made her position very clear. 她明确表示了自己的立场。 ◆ My parents always took the positionthat early nights meant healthy children. 我的父母总是认为孩子早睡就会身体健康。 level of importance 重要程度 6 ★ [countable , uncountable ] a person or organization's level of importance when compared with others 地位；等级 ◆ the position of women in society 妇女的社会地位 ◆ the company's dominant position in the world market 那个公司在全球市场中的主导地位 ◆ Wealth and position (= high social status)were not important to her. 财富与地位对她并不重要。 job 工作 7 ★ [countable ] ( formal) a job 职位；职务 SYN post ◆ He held a senior position in a large company. 他在一家大公司担任高级职务。 ◆ I should like to apply for the position of Sales Director. 我想申请销售部主任一职。 ☞synonyms at job in race/competition 竞赛；竞争 8 [countable ] a place in a race, competition, or test, when compared to others 名次 ◆ 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。 in sport 体育运动 9 [countable ] the place where sb plays and the responsibilities they have in some team games （队员的）职责，位置，角色 ◆ What position does he play? 他打哪个位置？ in war 战争 10 [countable , usually plural ] a place where a group of people involved in fighting have put men and guns 阵地 ◆ They attacked the enemy positions at dawn. 黎明时分，他们向敌军阵地发起进攻。 verb positionsth (+ adv./prep.) to put sb/sth in a particular position 安装；安置；使处于 SYN place ◆ 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。 ◆ She quickly positioned herself behind the desk. 她迅速在桌子后面她的位置上坐好。 ◆ 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。 ▶ pos·ition·ing / pəˈzɪʃnɪŋ ; NAmE pəˈzɪʃnɪŋ / noun [uncountable ] pos·ition / pəˈzɪʃn ; NAmE pəˈzɪʃn / pos·ition·ing / pəˈzɪʃnɪŋ ; NAmE pəˈzɪʃnɪŋ /
LDC	position1 noun position2 verb positionpo‧si‧tion1 /pəˈzɪʃən/ ●●● S1 W1 noun Entry menu Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1way of standing/sitting etc [countable] the way someone is standing, sitting, or lying: Lie in a comfortable position. Frankie shifted his position so that his knees would not become cramped.sitting/kneeling/standing position I struggled up into a sitting position.2situation [countable usually singular] the situation that someone is in, especially when this affects what they can and cannot do: I’m not sure what I would do if I were in your position.be in a position to do something Next week we will be in a much better position to comment.be in the position of doing something She is in the enviable position of having three job offers. You’re putting me in rather a difficult position.3place where somebody/something is [countable] the place where someone or something is, especially in relation to other objects and placesposition of the position of the sun in the sky Our hotel was in a superb central position near St Mark’s Square. the strategic position (=useful or important position) of Egypt in relation to the Arabian peninsula4correct place [countable, uncountable] the place where someone or something is needed or supposed to beinto position He pulled the ladder into position.in/out of position All parking signs have now been placed in position.5direction [countable] the direction in which an object is pointingvertical/upright/horizontal position Make sure the container remains in an upright position. She turned the switch to the ‘on’ position.► see thesaurus at place 6opinion [countable] an opinion or judgment on a particular subject, especially the official opinion of a government, a political party, or someone in authority SYN attitudeposition on What’s the party’s position on tax reform? The principal took the position that the students didn’t need music classes. I hope you’ll reconsider your position.7job [countable] formal a jobsomebody’s position as something Bill took up his new position as Works Director in October.position of She has held the position of Chief Financial Officer since 1992. Bruce is thinking of applying for the position. I’m sorry, the position has been filled (=someone has been found to do the job).► see thesaurus at job 8level/rank [countable, uncountable] someone’s or something’s level, authority, or importance in a society or organizationthe position of somebody the position of women in societyposition of power/authority/influence etc Many of his supporters used their positions of power for personal advantage. As a priest, he was in a position of trust.abuse your position as something (=use your authority wrongly)9be in a position to do something to be able to do something because you have the ability, money, or power to do it: When I know all the facts, I’ll be in a position to advise you.10be in no position to do something to be unable to do something because you do not have the ability, money, or power to do it: You’re unemployed and in no position to support a family. Ned says I’m always late? He’s in no position to talk (=should not criticize because he does the same thing).11race/competition [countable, uncountable] the place of someone or something in a race or competition in relation to the other people or things(in) 2nd/3rd/4th etc position Alesi finished in third position.12sports [countable] the area where someone plays in a sport, or the type of actions they are responsible for doing: What position do you play?13jockey/manoeuvre/jostle for position to try to get an advantage over other people who are all trying to succeed in doing the same thing: Firms adopt different strategies as they jockey for position.14army [countable usually plural] a place where an army has put soldiers, guns etc: an attack on the enemy positionsCOLLOCATIONS– Meaning 1adjectivesa comfortable position· She wriggled into a more comfortable position.an awkward position· My foot was in an awkward position.a sitting/kneeling/standing position· The priest rose from his kneeling position by the bed.a foetal position (=in which you are curled up like a baby 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 into a sitting position.assume/adopt a position formal (=move your body into a particular position)· The patient should adopt this position for five minutes every half hour.hold a position (=stay in a position)· Pull in your tummy muscles and hold that position.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 2adjectivesthe same position· A lot of people are in the same position.a similar position· You can ask to be put in contact with others in a similar position.a strong/good position (=a situation in which you have an advantage)· A victory tonight will put them in a very strong position to win the cup.a unique position (=a situation that no one else is in)· Their close knowledge of the area places them in a unique position to advise on social policy.a difficult/awkward position· I was in the difficult position of having to choose between them.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 impossible position (=a very difficult situation)· She was furious with Guy for putting her in such an impossible position.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 might be harmed)· Today we are in the vulnerable position of producing barely half our own food.the present/current position· The following statistics indicate the present position.the legal position (=the situation from a legal point of view)· The legal position is far from clear.somebody’s financial position· Has your financial position changed recently?a bargaining/negotiating position (=someone’s ability to bargain/negotiate)· The new law has strengthened workers' bargaining position.verbsbe in a strong/weak etc position· We are in a good position to help.find yourself in a similar/awkward etc position· The refugee organizations now found themselves in a difficult position.reach a position· It has taken two years to reach the position we are now in.put/place somebody in a good/awkward etc position· I'm sorry if I put you in an awkward position.strengthen somebody’s position (=give someone a bigger advantage)· People said that he used the conflict to strengthen his own position.weaken somebody’s position (=give someone a bigger disadvantage)· The prime minister's position had been weakened by allegations of financial mismanagement.somebody’s position improves· By March, the Democrats' position had improved.phrasesa position of strength (=a strong position)· By now they were negotiating from a position of strength.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 6verbstake/hold a position (=have an opinion)· We take the position that these changes are to be welcomed.adopt a position (=start having an opinion)· In 1898, the Church adopted its current position.change your position· Since then, the party has changed its position.reconsider your position (=think again about it and perhaps change it)· The UN Secretary General urged the US to reconsider its position.defend a position· Each of the next three speakers defended a different position.adjectivesan 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)· They took a middle position, favouring decentralization but with some controls.a neutral position (=not supporting either side in an argument)· The US claimed that Jordan had abandoned its neutral position and sided with Iraq.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 7verbshold 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 head teacher.take up a position (=start doing a job)· Woods 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 somebody a position· They offered me the position of store manager.fill a position (=find someone to do a job)· We are now seeking to fill some key positions in the company.adjectivesa senior position· Decision making is done by managers holding the most senior positions.a junior position· I left school and was offered a junior position in a bank.a permanent/temporary position· It's a temporary position initially, for six months.an official position· He has no official position in the government.COLLOCATIONS– Meaning 8phrasesa position of power/authority· Many used their positions of power for personal advantage.a position of influence· The media have an unrivalled position of influence.a position of trust· As a church leader, he was in a position of trust.a position of responsibility· Did you hold any positions of responsibility at school or university?a position of leadership· She had risen to a position of leadership.adjectivesa privileged position· The public expects the Royal Family to earn its privileged position.an influential position· It's useful if you have friends in influential positions.a powerful position· Many leaders from that period are still in powerful positions in government.a dominant position· The firm achieved a dominant position in the world market.verbsoccupy a position· Those who occupy positions of power do not want democracy.maintain a position (=keep the rank that you have)· High-status groups do all they can to maintain their positions.use your position· She can now use her position to do some good.abuse your position (=use your level or rank wrongly)· He abused his position as a doctor.THESAURUS– Meaning 7describing someone’s position in an organizationsenior used about someone who has an important position in an organization. Senior can also be used about someone who has a higher position than you in an organization: · a senior executive· She’s a senior partner in a law firm.· She is senior to me.chief [only before noun] used, especially in job titles, about someone who has the most important or one of the most important positions in an organization: · Carole is the company’s chief financial officer.· He’s the chief economist at Hangseng Bank.high-ranking [only before noun] 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 officertop [only before noun] used about someone who is very good, important, or successful in their job: · a top lawyer· He’s one of the president’s top aides.· top diplomatsjunior used about someone who has a low position in an organization. Junior can also be used about someone who has a lower position than you in an organization: · a junior clerk· a junior doctor· His role as naval officer was junior to Nelson.assistant [only before noun] an assistant manager, director, editor etc has a position just below a manager etc: · He’s an assistant professor of neurology at Harvard University.· She became assistant director at the Belgrade Theatre. position1 noun position2 verb positionposition2 ●○○ verb [transitive always + adverb/preposition] Verb Table Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases 1to carefully put something in a particular position: Position the cursor before the letter you want to delete.position yourself I positioned myself where I could see the door.► see thesaurus at put 2be well/ideally/perfectly positioned to be in a situation in which you will be able to do something successfully: We are ideally positioned to take advantage of the growth in demand.
WDF	position [pəˈzɪʃn]positioned, positioning, positions CET4CET6TEM4考研 v4218 6822 618 1038 2192 1123 1851 n512 82626 15951 8023 16763 15377 26512 NOUN475 3089881 VERB3268 353467 Spoken: 70282634 positioned[1265] positioning[775] positions[8810] 位置(48%)，职位(25%)，立场(11%)，定位(9%)，状态(4%)，安置(3%) n.位置，方位；职位，工作；姿态；站位 vt.安置；把……放在适当位置

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