the place where something or someone is, often in relation to other things

Well, I've found our position on the map if you want to see where we are. 好啦，如果你想知道我们现在所在位置的话，我已经在地图上找到了。

You've moved the furniture around - the sofa is in a different position. 你把家具移动过了——沙发的位置变了。

(in team sports) the part someone plays in a game, relating to the area of the field in which they mostly play

I didn't know you played hockey - what position do you play? 我不知道你打曲棍球——你在队中打什么位置？

the place where people are sent in order to carry out a course of action

The troops took up their battle positions at the front line. 部队进入了前线的战斗阵地。

As soon as his officers were in position/had moved into position, the police commander walked up the path towards the house. 他的下属们一就位，警官就沿着小路向房子走去。

a situation

My financial position is somewhat precarious at the moment. 现在我的经济状况相当不稳定。

When two of your best friends argue, it puts you in a very awkward position. 你两个最好的朋友吵架时，你会陷入一种非常尴尬的境地。

to be able to do something, usually because you have the necessary experience, authority, or money

I'm not in a position to reveal any of the details of the project at present. 我目前不能披露这个计划的任何细节。

I'm sure they'd like to help her out financially, but they're not in a position to do so. 我肯定他们愿意在经济上资助她，但他们却心有余而力不足。

The company was not in a position to undertake technical infrastructure development.

Fortunately, I am now in a position to answer your question.

As a result of the deal, Edelman is now in a position to pay back the loan.

a rank or level in a company, competition, or society

Whether or not you're given a car depends on your position in the company. 能否给你配车取决于你在公司的职位。

UK She finished the race in third position. 她赛跑得了第三名。

a job

She applied for a position in the firm that I work for. 她向我工作的公司申请了一个职位。

Synonyms: appointment (JOB)job (EMPLOYMENT)post (JOB)situation

Compare: employment (WORK)work noun (ACTIVITY)

the way in which something is arranged

Keep the bottles in an upright position. 将这些瓶子竖着放。

Rotate it slowly from the horizontal into a vertical position. 将它从水平位置慢慢转到垂直位置。

the way in which someone is lying, sitting, or standing

This is not a very comfortable position. 这不是一个非常舒服的姿势。

I go to sleep on my back but I always wake up in a different position. 我睡觉时是仰卧的，但醒来时总是另一个姿势。

You might feel more comfortable in a sitting position. 坐姿可能会让您感觉更舒服。

an opinion

What's the company's position on recycling? 公司对回收利用态度如何？

He takes the position (= believes) that individuals have a responsibility to look after themselves. 他认为个人有责任照顾好自己。

to put something or someone in a particular place

The army had been positioned to the north and east of the city. 军队驻扎在城市的北边和东边。

When it came to seating people for dinner, I positioned myself as far away from him as possible. 入座准备就餐时，我尽量坐在离他远的位置。