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position
5 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural positions
plural positions
Learner's definition of POSITION
1
a [count] : the place where someone or something is in relation to other people or things（所在的）位置，方位
- From this position, you can see all of New York City's skyline.从这个位置你可以看到整个纽约的天际线。
- The chart shows the positions [=locations] of the constellations in the night sky.这张图标出了夜空中各个星座的方位。
b [noncount] : the place where someone or something should be（应在的）位置 — used after in, into, or out of用在in、into或out of后
- The actors were all in position.所有演员都就位了。
- The nail fell out of position before I could hammer it.没等我动手钉，钉子就掉下来了。
- He maneuvered the car into position.他熟练地将车开进车位。
- The defensive players fell back into position.防守队员退回原位。
- Police were in position to catch the fleeing suspect.警察已经就位，准备捉拿在逃嫌犯。
- The switch is in the on position, but nothing is happening.开关开着，但没有任何动静。
2
a : the way someone stands, sits, or lies down姿态；姿势 — see also fetal position
[count]
- Actors, please assume/take your positions. The show is about to begin.请演员各就各位，演出就要开始了。
- The child fell asleep in a sitting position.那孩子坐着就睡着了。
- I was in an uncomfortable position and had to move.我当时觉得姿势不舒服，得动一动。
[noncount]
- I was uncomfortable, so I shifted position.我觉得不舒服，所以换了个姿势。
b [count] : the way something is arranged or placed安置方式；摆放位置
- Return your seat to an upright position for landing.飞机准备降落，请调直座椅。
3
[count] : the situation that someone or something is in处境；境况 — usually singular通常用单数
- I've been in your position before, so I think I can help you.我以前也遇到过你这样的事，所以我觉得能帮你。
- The company's financial position has worsened over the past year.过去的一年里，公司的财务状况更糟了。
- The manager was placed in the awkward/difficult position of having to lay off dozens of workers.经理不得不裁员几十人，因而十分为难。
- Put yourself in my position for a moment. What would you do?你要是在我的处境下，会怎么做？
- He is in a position of power/authority.他处于有权力/权威的地位。
- I'm in no position to lend you any money. [=I cannot lend you any money]我没办法借钱给你。
4
[count] : an opinion or judgment on a particular subject观点；立场 — often + on
- The Supreme Court has taken the position that the First Amendment does not apply in these kinds of cases.最高法院已经裁决《第一修正案》不适用于此类案件。
- Allow me to explain my position.请允许我表明我的立场
- I was forced to rethink my positions on certain issues.我不得不重新考虑我对某些事情的看法。
- He criticized his opponent for not taking a position on gun control.他批评对手在枪支管制上未表明立场。
5
: the rank or role of someone or something in an organization or society职务；级别；地位
[count]
- He rose to a position of leadership and authority.他晋升至管理层。
- They dedicated their lives to improving the position of women in a male-dominated society.他们毕生致力于提高女性在男性统治的社会中的地位。
[noncount]
- Wealth and position are not important to her.金钱与地位对她来说都不重要。
6
[count] : job
- Does your company have any entry-level positions available?你们公司有没有空缺的初级职位？
- The position has been filled. [=someone has been hired for the job]这个职位已经招到人了。
- Requirements for the position include a master's degree and at least five years of work experience.这个职位要求具备硕士学历和不少于五年的工作经验。
- She was named to the position of senior vice president of marketing.她被任命为市场营销高级副总裁。
7
: the place of someone or something in a race, contest, competition, etc.（比赛、竞赛等的）名次 — see also pole position
[count]
- She finished the race in fourth position.她在比赛中获得第四名。
[noncount]
- The cars jockeyed for position in the first lap of the race. [=each car tried to get into a better position in the first lap of the race]比赛第一圈时，每辆车都在争夺有利位置。
- The candidates jockeyed for position in the debates. [=they tried to do better than others in the debates]几位候选人在辩论中唇枪舌剑，争占上风。
8
[count] sports : the particular place and job of a player on a sports team（运动员的）位置，职责
- I think goalie is the hardest position to play in hockey.我认为守门员是冰球运动中最难打的位置。
9
[count] : a place where an army has put soldiers, guns, etc.阵地 — usually plural通常用复数
- Artillery bombarded our positions.炮兵轰炸了我们的阵地。
2 position /pəˈzɪʃən/ verb
positions; positioned; positioning
2 position
/pəˈzɪʃən/
verb
positions; positioned; positioning
Learner's definition of POSITION
[+ object]
: to put (something or someone) in a particular position安放；安置；安装
- He positioned the chairs around the table.他将几把椅子放在了桌子周围。
- The company is positioning itself to take advantage of a new market.这家公司计划抢占一个新市场。
- The shortstop was positioned well to make the play.游击手被安排在接球的有利位置。
- She positioned herself by the door.她在门边找了个位置。
po·si·tion pə-ˈzi-shən 
1
: an act of placing or arranging: such as
a
: the laying down of a proposition or thesis
b
: an arranging in order
5
b
: social or official rank or status
c
: an employment for which one has been hired : job
d
: a situation that confers advantage or preference
Synonyms
Example Sentences
Noun From this position, you can see all of New York City's skyline. Actors, please assume your positions. The show is about to begin. The child fell asleep in a sitting position. I was in an uncomfortable position and had to move. I was uncomfortable, so I shifted position. Return your seat to an upright position for landing. Verb He positioned the chairs around the table. The company is positioning itself to take advantage of a new market. The shortstop was positioned well to make the play. She positioned herself by the door. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Ryan Mcfadden, Baltimore Sun, 19 Sep. 2022 And the more the BYU linebacker watched the film of Baylor running for 303 yards on a helpless defense, the more Pili started to buy into Tuiaki’s plan for this season: Change nothing in the scheme, get bigger at each position. Kevin Reynolds, The Salt Lake Tribune, 17 Sep. 2022 The Tigers sure could use a steadying presence at the most important position on the field. Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al, 16 Sep. 2022 Enter Getsy, who spent his previous three seasons as the quarterbacks coach for Aaron Rodgers, the player whose brilliance on the field has deepened the wound of the Bears’ ineptitude at the position. Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 16 Sep. 2022 Though each — along with Caleb Burton, who’s yet to lose his — will have to spend their freshman season developing behind the scenes with plenty of depth in front of them at the position. Stephen Means, cleveland, 15 Sep. 2022 More importantly, Tannehill ran for 11 touchdowns in his two years with Smith and only Jalen Hurts outgained Mariota on the ground at the QB position in the opener. Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2022 With a lack of veteran depth at the position, Rodgers will need to stay patient with his rookie receivers early this season. Ryan Wood, USA TODAY, 12 Sep. 2022 Jaren Hall returns at quarterback and is one of the better players at that position Oregon will face this season. James Crepea | The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 12 Sep. 2022 Tim Brown, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 All political regimes need their critics to mark the margins, so that the leader can position himself at the imaginary center. Masha Gessen, The New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2022 Companies need professionals who offer skills that positively affect ROI and position them as differentiators. Sara Payan, Rolling Stone, 8 Aug. 2022 They're seasoned, have lived through market cycles, and their deep relations with families—often representing three or more generations—position them among the best wealth management has ever seen. R.j. Shook, Forbes, 3 Aug. 2022 He was drawn to AMC Networks by the company’s clear vision for how to position itself as a smaller player in a land of giants. Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 22 July 2022 Singapore’s government has argued that a flourishing crypto market will burnish the city-state’s reputation as a financial hub and position it a fintech leader. Grady Mcgregor, Fortune, 16 July 2022 At his introductory news conference Monday, Gareth Bale explained how playing for LAFC could position him to represent Wales again at Euro 2024. Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2022 One commenter imagined bad actors who register to run for office, become exempt from spam filters, and position themselves to scam unsuspecting users who trust Google to filter out malicious content. Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 12 July 2022 See More
Noun
Here’s how columnist Mike Preston graded out the Ravens at each position after a stunning 42-38 loss to the Miami Dolphins in Sunday’s home opener at M&T Bank Stadium. Ryan Mcfadden, Baltimore Sun, 19 Sep. 2022 And the more the BYU linebacker watched the film of Baylor running for 303 yards on a helpless defense, the more Pili started to buy into Tuiaki’s plan for this season: Change nothing in the scheme, get bigger at each position. Kevin Reynolds, The Salt Lake Tribune, 17 Sep. 2022 The Tigers sure could use a steadying presence at the most important position on the field. Tom Green | Tgreen@al.com, al, 16 Sep. 2022 Enter Getsy, who spent his previous three seasons as the quarterbacks coach for Aaron Rodgers, the player whose brilliance on the field has deepened the wound of the Bears’ ineptitude at the position. Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 16 Sep. 2022 Though each — along with Caleb Burton, who’s yet to lose his — will have to spend their freshman season developing behind the scenes with plenty of depth in front of them at the position. Stephen Means, cleveland, 15 Sep. 2022 More importantly, Tannehill ran for 11 touchdowns in his two years with Smith and only Jalen Hurts outgained Mariota on the ground at the QB position in the opener. Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2022 With a lack of veteran depth at the position, Rodgers will need to stay patient with his rookie receivers early this season. Ryan Wood, USA TODAY, 12 Sep. 2022 Jaren Hall returns at quarterback and is one of the better players at that position Oregon will face this season. James Crepea | The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 12 Sep. 2022 Verb
The new shift rule would require infielders to position themselves within the outer boundary of the infield dirt, with two fielders on each side of second base. Tim Brown, WSJ, 8 Sep. 2022 All political regimes need their critics to mark the margins, so that the leader can position himself at the imaginary center. Masha Gessen, The New Yorker, 26 Aug. 2022 Companies need professionals who offer skills that positively affect ROI and position them as differentiators. Sara Payan, Rolling Stone, 8 Aug. 2022 They're seasoned, have lived through market cycles, and their deep relations with families—often representing three or more generations—position them among the best wealth management has ever seen. R.j. Shook, Forbes, 3 Aug. 2022 He was drawn to AMC Networks by the company’s clear vision for how to position itself as a smaller player in a land of giants. Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 22 July 2022 Singapore’s government has argued that a flourishing crypto market will burnish the city-state’s reputation as a financial hub and position it a fintech leader. Grady Mcgregor, Fortune, 16 July 2022 At his introductory news conference Monday, Gareth Bale explained how playing for LAFC could position him to represent Wales again at Euro 2024. Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2022 One commenter imagined bad actors who register to run for office, become exempt from spam filters, and position themselves to scam unsuspecting users who trust Google to filter out malicious content. Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 12 July 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English posycion, from Anglo-French posicioun, from Latin position-, positio, from ponere to lay down, put, place, from Old Latin *posinere, from po- away (akin to Old Church Slavonic po-, perfective prefix, Greek apo away) + Latin sinere to leave — more at of
First Known Use
Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
1817, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of position was in the 14th century Phrases Containing position
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