- stance (on something)
the opinions that somebody has about something and expresses publicly （公开表明的）观点，态度，立场 What is the newspaper's stance on the war? 那家报纸对这场战争持什么立场？ He is known for his anti-abortion stance. 他以反对堕胎的立场而闻名。 Judges are increasingly taking a tougher stance on rape. 法官对强奸越来越采取更强硬的立场。
Extra ExamplesTopics Opinion and argumentb2He has changed his stance on monetary union. 他已经改变了对货币联盟的态度。 Her public stance was much tougher than her private feelings on the subject. 在这个问题上，她公开的立场比她私下的态度要强硬得多。 Lawmakers should take a proactive stance to protect these animals. 立法者应该采取积极主动的立场，保护这些动物。 The president has adopted a hardline stance against abortion. 总统在堕胎问题上持强硬的反对态度。 The wife of the accused has maintained an impartial stance throughout the trial. 在整个审判过程中，被告的妻子保持了不偏不倚的态度。 the country maintained a neutral stance during the war. 该国在战争中保持中立。 He's known for his anti-immigration stance. 他以反移民立场著称。 They are beginning to adopt a more critical stance. 他们开始采取更加批判的立场。 We do not yet know what stance the government will take. 我们还不知道政府会采取什么立场。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- positive
- critical
- negative
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- adopt
- assume
- make
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- stance against
- stance on
- stance towards/toward
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the way in which somebody stands, especially when playing a sport （尤指体育运动中的）站立姿势 Widen your stance (= move your feet wider apart) for greater stability when hitting the ball. 击球时两腿分开一些，这样站得更稳。
Extra ExamplesHe lines up in a three-point stance and rushes quarterbacks. 他站好三点站姿，然后迅速跑到四分卫位置。 She stood in a defensive stance. 她站成守势。 The boxer took up a fighting stance. 拳击手摆出格斗姿势。 Williams has adjusted his stance and swing. 威廉斯调整了姿势，猛地一挥。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- correct
- good
- natural
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- adopt
- assume
- get into
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- in a stance
- stance of
Word OriginMiddle English (denoting a standing place): from French, from Italian stanza.