where someone or something is
The hotel is in a high position with a view of the lake.
酒店位于高处,可以俯瞰湖泊。
the right place for someone or something
He took his position by the door as expected.
正如预期的那样,他在门边站好了位置。
how someone sits or stands, or how something is placed
She adjusted the seat to a reclining position.
她把座椅调整到倾斜的位置。
someone's situation, especially what they can or cannot do
You are not in a position to complain about the rules.
你无权对规则提出抱怨。
an opinion or attitude about something
She made her position on the issue very clear.
她在这个问题上的立场非常明确。
how important someone or something is compared to others
Atkins holds a special position in the history of photography.
阿特金斯在摄影史上占有特殊地位。
a job
I want to apply for the position of Sales Director.
我想申请销售总监的职位。
a place in a race or competition compared to others
United's win moved them to third position in the league.
联队的胜利使他们在联赛中升至第三位。
where someone plays and their role in team games
Nakata had to play out of his usual position when the defender was hurt.
当中后卫受伤时,中田不得不打他不常打的位置。
a place where soldiers and guns are placed for fighting
They attacked the enemy positions early in the morning.
他们一大早就攻击了敌人的阵地。
to put someone or something in a specific place
She quickly positioned herself behind the desk.
她迅速将自己安置在桌子后面。