- stance (on something)
the opinions that somebody has about something and expresses publicly （公開表明的）觀點，態度，立場 What is the newspaper's stance on the war? 那家報紙對這場戰爭持什麽立場？ He is known for his anti-abortion stance. 他以反對堕胎的立場而聞名。 Judges are increasingly taking a tougher stance on rape. 法官對強奸越來越采取更強硬的立場。
Extra ExamplesTopics Opinion and argumentb2He has changed his stance on monetary union. 他已經改變了對貨幣聯盟的態度。 Her public stance was much tougher than her private feelings on the subject. 在這個問題上，她公開的立場比她私下的態度要強硬得多。 Lawmakers should take a proactive stance to protect these animals. 立法者應該采取積極主動的立場，保護這些動物。 The president has adopted a hardline stance against abortion. 總統在堕胎問題上持強硬的反對態度。 The wife of the accused has maintained an impartial stance throughout the trial. 在整個審判過程中，被告的妻子保持了不偏不倚的態度。 the country maintained a neutral stance during the war. 該國在戰爭中保持中立。 He's known for his anti-immigration stance. 他以反移民立場著稱。 They are beginning to adopt a more critical stance. 他們開始采取更加批判的立場。 We do not yet know what stance the government will take. 我們還不知道政府會采取什麽立場。
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 （尤指體育運動中的）站立姿勢 Widen your stance (= move your feet wider apart) for greater stability when hitting the ball. 擊球時兩腿分開一些，這樣站得更穩。
Extra ExamplesHe lines up in a three-point stance and rushes quarterbacks. 他站好三點站姿，然後迅速跑到四分衛位置。 She stood in a defensive stance. 她站成守勢。 The boxer took up a fighting stance. 拳擊手擺出格鬥姿勢。 Williams has adjusted his stance and swing. 威廉斯調整了姿勢，猛地一揮。
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.