In a position to do sth:having the ability, authority, or opportunity to do something. (有能力、权力或机会去做某事,用于否定语态、或者使用:In no position to do sth的情况居多)
以下是高频短语“In a position to do sth”在美剧语料库中的相关例句:
E.G.1:Careful, Carlos, you’re not in a position to argue.(DH S02E02 29:50)
参考翻译:小心,卡洛斯,你没有立场争论。E.G.2:Very clever, Susan, but do you really think you’re in a position to be making such demands? (DH S07E06 10:48)
参考翻译:很聪明,苏珊,但你真的认为你有资格提出这样的要求吗?E.G.3:I am in the best position to take this on right now. I have no job, no small children to look after. (DH S08E19 05:17)
参考翻译:我现在是最合适承担这件事情的人。我没有工作,也没有小孩要照顾。E.G.4:Just know that a certain recent… event made me aware that I am in no position to judge you or anyone else. (DH S08E04 31:11)
参考翻译:只是要知道,最近发生的某个事件让我意识到,我没有资格评判你或其他任何人。