Here’s the good news. In a wired world with constant global communication, we’re all positioned to see flashes of genius wherever they appear. And the more we look, the more we will see that social factors (因素) like gender, race, and class do not determine the appearance of genius. As a writer says, future geniuses come from those with “intelligence, creativity, perseverance (毅力), and simple good fortune, who are able to change the world.”
上面一句摘自2021年高考的全国甲卷(全国2卷)的阅读理解D。
这里的 be positioned to do 是句型吗?如何理解?
position 用作动词的意思是“安装”“安置”“使处于”,它用于 be positioned to do 的字面意思就是“被置于做某事”“使处于做某事”等(需根据具体语境来理解)。如:
The structure is positioned to bear down on its supports. 这个装置被压在支架上。
The company is now well positioned to compete in foreign markets. 现在这家公司已准备好在国外市场竞争。
The company is uniquely positioned to compete in foreign markets. 公司在国外市场上有得天独厚的竞争优势。
The brand is well positioned to succeed in the Spanish market. 该品牌定位很准确,会在西班牙市场取得成功。
网友的句子:We’re all positioned to see flashes of genius wherever they appear. 无论天才在哪里出现我们都会随时注意到。