reposition
verb [ T ] uk/ˌriːpəˈzɪʃ.ən/ us/ˌriːpəˈzɪʃ.ən/
(MOVE)
调整位置,改变位置
to move something to a different place or position
The TAB function can be used to reposition the cursor. 可以使用TAB功能来重新定位光标。
The tube was then repositioned. 随后调整了地铁的位置。
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- We had to reposition the septic tank and put in new drains.
- The procedure involves repositioning the nipple higher up the breast.
- The best way to prevent pressure ulcers is to reposition the bedridden patient at least every 2 hours.
(CHANGE)
(将产品等)重新定位
to change the way people think of something, usually so that more people will like it, buy it, or support it
"We want to reposition the brand in a way that says we're stylish and fun," says the vice-president of marketing. 负责营销的副总裁表示:“我们希望重新定位品牌,让其既时尚又有趣。”
He is trying to reposition his party as centrist. 他正试图将自己的政党重新定位为中间派。
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- He is eager to reposition the newspaper, making it more accessible to people.
- In his speech, he sought to reposition the Tories at the heart of the ideological mainstream.
- Nickelodeon children's channel had decided not to recommission the series after repositioning the channel towards younger viewers.