stance
UK/stæns/US
GREB2
Definitions
n.
An opinion or attitude one takes on an issue
立场，态度
n.
The way someone stands, especially in sport
（尤指运动中的）站姿，姿势
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedFrom stāre (to stand) via Old French estance, 'a standing.' Literally how you stand — a batter's stance — and figuratively the position you take on an issue, your 'where I stand.'
Root st still carries 376 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.take a stance表明立场
- 2.firm stance强硬立场
- 3.political stance政治立场
Example Sentences
- 1.
The government softened its stance on immigration.
- 2.
He adjusted his stance before swinging the bat.