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。
(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
(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
Middle English (denoting a standing place): from French, from Italian stanza