B1 [ C ] the place where something or someone is, often in relation to other things位置,方位,地点
[ C ] (in team sports) the part someone plays in a game, relating to the area of the field in which they mostly play(团队体育运动中个人所处的)位置
C1 [ C or U ] the place where people are sent in order to carry out a course of action阵地;(采取行动的)恰当位置
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Since the volcano last erupted, many houses have been built in a dangerous position on its slopes.
The house is in a very exposed position.
The shop front occupies a very prominent position on the main street.
The blocks of stone had to be lifted into position with a system of pulleys.
Can you hold this nail in position while I hammer it into the door?
B1 [ C usually singular ] a situation处境,状况
C1 to be able to do something, usually because you have the necessary experience, authority, or money(通常指因为有经验、权威和金钱而)能够做…
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She's in the enviable position of being able to choose who she works for.
The company is in a bad financial position because of overproduction and distribution problems.
When friends divorce, you can find yourself in a really awkward position.
As a convicted criminal, he's in no position to pass judgment on the rest of us.
She's in an impossible position - she's got to leave him but she can't bear losing her children.
B2 [ C ] a rank or level in a company, competition, or society地位;身份;等级
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There is a growing number of women in high-profile positions in the government.
This course aims to prepare students for middle and senior managerial positions.
The Italian champion was in second position when he came to grief on the third lap.
He currently holds the position of technical manager.
Manchester United and Liverpool are jousting for position at the top of the football league.
B1 [ C ] the way in which something is arranged安置方式;姿势
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Can you hold this nail in position while I hammer it into the door?
Fishing nets are often held in position by floats.
Please return your seat to an upright position and fasten your belt.
[ C usually singular ] formal an opinion态度,立场
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The prime minister has adopted an inflexible position on immigration.
The group has taken a militant position on the abortion issue and is refusing to compromise.
You've made your position quite clear .
Do we have a fallback position for these negotiations?
I think we need to reconsider our position.
to put something or someone in a particular place安放,放置;使驻扎
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