stance

noun

/stæns/, /stɑːns/

/stæns/

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stance (on something) the opinions that somebody has about something and expresses publicly synonym position
- What is the newspaper's stance on the war?
- He is known for his anti-abortion stance.
- Judges are increasingly taking a tougher stance on rape.
Extra Examples
- He has changed his stance on monetary union.
- Her public stance was much tougher than her private feelings on the subject.
- Lawmakers should take a proactive stance to protect these animals.
- The president has adopted a hardline stance against abortion.
- The wife of the accused has maintained an impartial stance throughout the trial.
- the country maintained a neutral stance during the war.
- He's known for his anti-immigration stance.
- They are beginning to adopt a more critical stance.
- We do not yet know what stance the government will take.
Topics Opinion and argumentb2
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
adjective
- positive
- critical
- negative
- …
verb + stance
- adopt
- assume
- make
- …
preposition
- stance against
- stance on
- stance towards/toward
- …
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the way in which somebody stands, especially when playing a sport
- Widen your stance (= move your feet wider apart) for greater stability when hitting the ball.
Extra Examples
- He lines up in a three-point stance and rushes quarterbacks.
- She stood in a defensive stance.
- The boxer took up a fighting stance.
- Williams has adjusted his stance and swing.
Oxford Collocations Dictionary
adjective
- correct
- good
- natural
- …
verb + stance
- adopt
- assume
- get into
- …
preposition
- in a stance
- stance of
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Word OriginMiddle English (denoting a standing place): from French, from Italian stanza.

单词	stance
释义	stance noun /stæns/, /stɑːns/ /stæns/ jump to other results stance (on something) the opinions that somebody has about something and expresses publicly synonym position What is the newspaper's stance on the war? He is known for his anti-abortion stance. Judges are increasingly taking a tougher stance on rape. Extra Examples He has changed his stance on monetary union. Her public stance was much tougher than her private feelings on the subject. Lawmakers should take a proactive stance to protect these animals. The president has adopted a hardline stance against abortion. The wife of the accused has maintained an impartial stance throughout the trial. the country maintained a neutral stance during the war. He's known for his anti-immigration stance. They are beginning to adopt a more critical stance. We do not yet know what stance the government will take. Topics Opinion and argumentb2 Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective positive critical negative … verb + stance adopt assume make … preposition stance against stance on stance towards/toward … See full entry the way in which somebody stands, especially when playing a sport Widen your stance (= move your feet wider apart) for greater stability when hitting the ball. Extra Examples He lines up in a three-point stance and rushes quarterbacks. She stood in a defensive stance. The boxer took up a fighting stance. Williams has adjusted his stance and swing. Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective correct good natural … verb + stance adopt assume get into … preposition in a stance stance of See full entry Word OriginMiddle English (denoting a standing place): from French, from Italian stanza.
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