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stance

UK //stɑːns//US //stæns//

词源

源自中古法语 estance(站立的位置),来自拉丁语 stantia(站立),与 stare(站立)相关。

noun

❶ 指一个人或组织对某问题的立场或态度,通常涉及公开表达的观点或信念。

“The government took a firm stance against corruption.”

(政府对腐败问题采取了坚定的立场。)

“Her stance on environmental issues is well-known.”

(她在环境问题上的立场众所周知。)

❶ 指身体站立时的姿势,特别是指运动或武术中的准备姿势。

“The golfer adjusted his stance before taking the shot.”

(高尔夫球手在击球前调整了站姿。)

“A proper boxing stance is essential for balance.”

(正确的拳击站姿对保持平衡至关重要。)

同义词:position, posture, attitude, standpoint, viewpoint

常见短语

take a stance — 表示对某个问题采取明确的立场或态度,通常指公开表达观点。

“The organization decided to take a stance on climate change.”

(该组织决定就气候变化问题表明立场。)

firm stance — 指坚定不变的立场或态度,通常用于形容对原则性问题的坚持。

“The principal maintained a firm stance against bullying.”

(校长对霸凌行为保持坚定立场。)