position/pə'zɪ∫ən/

n.

➊ the place where sb/sth is in relation to other things

➋ the way sb stands or sits

n.

➊ [C; U] 位置：[position of sb/sth] Do you know the position of your heart? 你知道心脏的位置吗？

◇Is everybody in position? 大家都各就各位了吗？

➋ [C] 姿势：Keep the box in an upright position. 把箱子放正。

◇She was sitting in an uncomfortable position. 她坐姿很不舒服。

构词pos (=put放置) + i + -tion

同根 composition; deposit; expose; oppose; opposite; positive; suppose

音组-ition/-'ɪ∫ən/

acquisition; addition; competition; composition; condition; edition; position; tradition