stance

stance
[stɑːns, stans]
noun
  1. the way in which someone stands, especially when deliberately adopted (as in cricket, golf, and other sports); a person's posture
    (板球、高尔夫球等运动用语)击球姿势;姿态
    she altered her stance, resting all her weight on one leg.
    她变了姿势,用一条腿支撑全身重量。
    ■the attitude of a person or organization towards something; a standpoint
    态度;立场;观点
    the party is changing its stance on Europe.
    该党对欧洲的态度正在改变。
  2. (Scottish)a site on a street for a market, street vendor's stall, or taxi rank
    (苏格兰)街边市场;(街上小贩的)货摊,摊位;出租汽车停车处
  3. (Climbing)a ledge or foothold on which a belay can be secured
    (登山)(用来系绳索的)岩架;立足点,立脚处
语源
  1. Middle English (denoting a standing place): from French, from Italian stanza
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