"stance" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 立场
• 姿势

Definition

Stance 指的是一个人对某个问题的立场或观点，也可以指身体的站立姿势。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

既可表示身体姿势（常见于运动、武术等），也可表示观点立场。常用搭配有“take a stance on”（对…采取立场），“defensive stance”（防御姿势）。作为观点时比 position 更加书面和正式。

Examples

He took a strong stance against bullying.

他对校园欺凌采取了强硬的**立场**。

Her karate stance was perfect during the test.

她在考试中的空手道**姿势**非常完美。

What is your stance on climate change?

你对气候变化有什么**立场**？

Politicians often change their stance depending on the audience.

政客们经常根据听众改变自己的**立场**。

She kept a defensive stance when answering tough questions.

回答难题时，她保持着防守的**姿势**。

I'm not sure about his stance, but he seems open to discussion.

我不确定他的**立场**，但他看起来愿意讨论。