| 单词 | favourable position |
| 例句 | In a series of three alerts on Monday, Russia's RIA state news agency said the command of Russia's Dnepr group of forces had decided to relocate troops to "more favourable positions" east of the Dnipro. Russian news agencies withdraw alerts about troops 'regrouping' in southern Ukraine 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z The reports quoted Russia's defence ministry announcing troops were being transferred "to more favourable positions" on the Russian-occupied left - or eastern - side. Ukraine war: Russian state media retract report of Russian retreat 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z In one area, Russian forces had fallen back to "more favourable positions" near a reservoir northwest of Bakhmut. Ukrainian tanks join attacks along a 60-mile front, Russia says 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z The same statement did indicate however that Russian forces had fallen back in one area of the front, taking up what it described as "more favourable positions" near the Berkhivka reservoir northwest of Bakhmut. Russia says it repelled surge of Ukrainian attacks in the east 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z "At the moment, you can't afford to go under the asking price if you're to be in a favourable position with the landlord." Cost of living: 'I never thought I'd be sofa-surfing at 74' 2023-03-19T04:00:00Z Another state agency, TASS, published just one alert on troops regrouping to more favourable positions, and then withdrew it, saying it had been released in error. Russian news agencies withdraw alerts about troops 'regrouping' in southern Ukraine 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z Commenting on National Grid's forecasts, Ofgem said: "We have one of the most reliable energy systems in the world and we are in a favourable position," it said. Homes face winter power cuts in worst-case scenario, says National Grid 2022-10-06T04:00:00Z “ATA may not be in the most favourable position to negotiate with potential new customers,” it said in a research note. Malaysia's ATA falls as analyst airs concern after Dyson rift 2021-11-30T05:00:00Z Though Corbyn, McDonnell and others have repeatedly said they will not rule out a people’s vote, they are under pressure to agree to a firmer, favourable position. Brexit: Corbyn under pressure from all sides over 'people's vote' 2018-09-23T04:00:00Z The team will resume its observations in September, he adds, when the Galactic Centre — the main source of extra-terrestrial disturbance in this radio band — is in a favourable position in the Australian sky. Physicists in Earth’s remotest corners race to reproduce ‘cosmic dawn’ signal 2018-04-26T04:00:00Z Labour's election pollster says public polls "showed a much more favourable position for Labour than we were finding in our internal data" both before the campaign and during it. Labour leadership thought public polls were too optimistic - BBC News 2015-05-11T04:00:00Z We approached in good distance at comparatively high speed in order to come in a favourable position for torpedo attack. Survivors' tales of WW2 disaster 2015-01-09T05:00:00Z Notwithstanding the favourable position of the Hebrews, they were completely defeated. The Expositor's Bible: The First Book of Samuel 2012-04-08T02:00:20.427Z In a favourable position, under the window, was a spacious rosewood writing desk, and all the chairs and other furniture were of rosewood and well stuffed. Kipps The Story of a Simple Soul 2012-03-18T02:00:19.567Z As soon as he was gone, I set about measuring a base between Easter Bay and Focus Island; which, being of moderate height, appeared to be a favourable position for extending the triangulation. Narrative of the surveying voyages of His Majesty's ships Adventure and Beagle, between the years 1826 and 1836 Volume I. - Proceedings of the First Expedition, 1826-1830 2012-02-24T03:00:32.793Z Furthermore, the acquisition of the Norwegian crown would bring to Canute important possessions to the north and north-west of Malcolm's kingdom and place him in a more favourable position for conquest at some future time. Canute the Great The Rise of Danish Imperialism during the Viking Age 2012-02-23T03:00:38.817Z The enemy tenaciously defended every favourable position, and were only driven off at the cost of many lives. The Inhabitants of the Philippines 2011-11-23T03:00:21.653Z Gain time, your majesty--gain time," said Count Platen; "we are now in request on both sides, and we should lose our favourable position if we decided positively for either. For Sceptre and Crown, Vol. I (of II) A Romance of the Present Time 2011-10-13T02:00:45.883Z The Romans were thus drawn out of their favourable position, and Hannibal slipped into it, leaving the bulls to decide by a toss-up, if they pleased, the chances of victory over their aggressors. The Comic History of Rome 2011-10-09T02:00:24.507Z The movement was described as being strategical, for the purpose of drawing the Germans into a favourable position for attack; but this assertion was probably made to keep up the spirits of our troops. In the Russian Ranks A Soldier's Account of the Fighting in Poland 2011-09-11T02:00:08.747Z The opportunity to occupy these favourable positions the Boers owed entirely to us—to the procrastination and pacific tendencies of the British Government. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 3 (of 6) From the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899, to Lord Roberts's Advance into the Free State, 12th Feb. 1900 2011-07-29T02:00:27.053Z As soon as the infantry was thus hastily got together, the guns advanced to a more favourable position, and kept up a destructive fire. Twenty-Five Years in the Rifle Brigade 2011-07-21T02:00:19.027Z On electricity, the UK was in a less favourable position, with pre-tax prices around the average for the EU-15, partly as a result of the continuation of cross-subsidies towards households in other European countries. No end in sight for Britain's rising energy costs 2011-07-13T13:06:00Z For three hours, at close range, they battered each other, Bart all the while trying to get a favourable position for boarding, but being constantly frustrated by the good seamanship of the other. Privateers and Privateering 2011-06-21T02:00:26.477Z Unfortunately I was not in a very favourable position to learn all that was going on, but it was quite exciting work. Autobiography of an Electron Wherein the Scientific Ideas of the Present Time Are Explained in an Interesting and Novel Fashion 2011-06-19T02:00:25.633Z The theatre of war was margined by fortifications, regular galleries, rising tier upon tier on originally favourable positions. South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 3 (of 6) From the Battle of Colenso, 15th Dec. 1899, to Lord Roberts's Advance into the Free State, 12th Feb. 1900 2011-07-29T02:00:27.053Z The Boers had crept out for some distance from the wagons, and each had taken up what he considered a favourable position. Between Sun and Sand A Tale of an African Desert 2011-06-15T02:00:16.390Z Yesterday, Ellesmere's secretary sent me a letter to say that the gent. of the hanging committee "would take care that Mr. Leighton's pictures were placed in the most favourable position." The Life, Letters and Work of Frederic Leighton Volume I 2011-05-22T02:00:16.657Z Ah," said she, "the other side of the door is the most favourable position for hearing me. That Unfortunate Marriage, Vol. 1 2011-04-26T02:00:29.063Z As the Gaspipe Officer tells us, the Germans held the higher ground, and were thus in a very favourable position for sweeping all parts of the salient with their fire. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 3 (of 10) 2011-02-26T03:00:45.583Z A victorious Germany in possession of Antwerp and the Channel ports of France would be in a very favourable position to attack British shores. The Childrens' Story of the War, Volume 3 (of 10) From the First Battle of Ypres to the End of the Year 1914 2011-02-23T03:00:28.797Z With a quickness that I'll warrant would have done no discredit to a cat, I had poised myself on the precarious sill, and had twisted myself into a favourable position for reaching the roof. The Wayfarers 2010-12-30T03:00:22.387Z The unusually favourable position for lake transportation, and the extensive tributary region in the N.W., with ample rail connexions, make Duluth-Superior one of the greatest commercial ports in the country. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 8 "Dubner" to "Dyeing" 2010-12-26T03:00:17.840Z That would put me in a more favourable position than people who come in from the outside. MacDonald throws his hat into the ring 2010-08-31T09:23:00Z With regard to commerce, Rochester has a favourable position on the river Medway, in the creeks and branches of which are the oyster fisheries. Cathedral Cities of England Like Nelson, in warfare he always took the offensive if possible—took it, as at Quebec, in spite of smaller numbers and a less favourable position. A Historical Geography of the British Colonies Vol. V, Canada—Part I, Historical Southampton and Portsmouth have gained importance through their fine natural harbours, improved by engineering works and fortifications; Bournemouth and Bognor, from their favourable position in the sunniest belt of the country, as health resorts. Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 4 "England" to "English Finance" It was the big camp of South Africa, and probably for that reason had been garrisoned and held, when the southern bank of the River Tugela would have been a more favourable position. With Rifle and Bayonet A Story of the Boer War We hastened on, and found that Providence had led us to a favourable position. Travels in Tartary, Thibet, and China During the years 1844-5-6. Volume 1 [of 2] The kid, instead of taking to its heels, assumes a favourable position to be shot. An Englishman in Paris Notes and Recollections He is pressing on at full speed, trusting to our casual look-out, that he may secure a favourable position to submerge and attack. Merchantmen-at-arms : the British merchants' service in the war All these facts attest that women in Egypt enjoyed an exceptionally favourable position. The Position of Woman in Primitive Society A Study of the Matriarchy Mathews was his partner, and, suddenly getting the balls into a favourable position, was adding rapidly to the score. With Rifle and Bayonet A Story of the Boer War Tybalt Smith alone had achieved a favourable position in her eyes, and this only as the result of a very considerable amount of flattery and attention. His Lordship's Leopard A Truthful Narration of Some Impossible Facts In one sense the Wolfhound's great height was against him now, since it placed Lupus in a more favourable position for securing the underhold upon which he was intent. Finn The Wolfhound Rolled about by the crowd, he chanced to find himself for a moment in a favourable position, and punished one of these gigantic brutes pretty severely. Amaryllis at the Fair It gives an account of her visit to the Malay States, and the favourable position of the women under the maternal customs. The Position of Woman in Primitive Society A Study of the Matriarchy We were then in the most favourable position we had ever occupied; the passing of the Women's Suffrage Bill in the near future seemed a certainty. The History of Woman Suffrage, Volume VI The superiority of Dundalk is by most people attributed to the strong mixture of Northerners there resident, and the favourable position of the port. Ireland as It Is And as It Would be Under Home Rule But James had married a year before, and accordingly was in a less favourable position for sending help. Phoebe, Junior As soon as he performs rightly, hitch him in an empty waggon; have it standing in a favourable position for starting. A New Illustrated Edition of J. S. Rarey's Art of Taming Horses With the Substance of the Lectures at the Round House, and Additional Chapters on Horsemanship and Hunting, for the Young and Timid It is then at its nearest, or in opposition, as this is technically termed, and therefore in the most favourable position for telescopic observation of its surface. Astronomy of To-day A Popular Introduction in Non-Technical Language Stretching herself out in the most favourable position, she allowed me again to mount upon her and, taking hold of the instrument of love, she herself guided it to the proper quarter. Laura Middleton; Her Brother and her Lover And we of the rearguard, on the kopjes and ridges, watched the enemy galloping round and up to the favourable positions, potting at them when we had a decent chance. A Yeoman's Letters Third Edition It was thus due to the splendid defence made by the garrison of the great fortress that Kuropatkin found himself in such a favourable position at the end of August. A History of the Japanese People From the Earliest Times to the End of the Meiji Era It requires a good telescope and a fine night, combined with a favourable position of the planet, to render this line a well-marked object. The Story of the Heavens Hawsers were laid out, and with our usual good fortune, we again got into deep water, and in half an hour anchored off the town in a favourable position for cannonading it. Borneo and the Indian Archipelago with drawings of costume and scenery When the two first firemen have gained a favourable position, they should keep it as long as they are able; and when they feel exhausted, the men behind them should take their place. Fire Prevention and Fire Extinction Before that date, engineering and other workshops had been erected at Abadia, which, because of its favourable position, was chosen for a permanent camp and industrial centre. Khartoum Campaign, 1898 or the Re-Conquest of the Soudan The famous west front can be well studied from the road before it; and from a favourable position on the other side of the old cemetery, a good north-west prospect can be obtained. Bell's Cathedrals: The Cathedral Church of Rochester A Description of its Fabric and a Brief History of the Episcopal See The beauty and interest of this comet were greatly enhanced by its favourable position in the sky at a season when the nights were sufficiently dark. The Story of the Heavens We took up the most favourable positions we could and waited. My Reminiscences of the Anglo-Boer War In conclusion, Sir Charles Metcalfe's great reputation places him in an eminently favourable position for carrying out Sir Charles Bagot's policy, by which alone the Province can be satisfactorily governed. The Story of My Life Being Reminiscences of Sixty Years' Public Service in Canada Great care in the after-treatment is required to prevent undue shortening of the limb, or in the event of a cure to secure the most favourable position for the anchylosis. A Manual of the Operations of Surgery For the Use of Senior Students, House Surgeons, and Junior Practitioners To get duck the jhíl should be visited at dawn and again in the evening, and it is well to post several guns in favourable positions in the probable line of flight. The Panjab, North-West Frontier Province, and Kashmir All the world will suppose that he has ruined me, and that I had the fortune, whereas, on the contrary, it is to him that I am indebted for my present favourable position.” Japhet in Search of a Father At the ballot-box a Member secured favourable position for motion relating to Divorce. Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 146, April 22, 1914 I was reloading while he spoke, and before the elephant altered its favourable position I again fired. Adventures in Africa By an African Trader In a few minutes the wind beaded the frigates, but shifting again, they stood on, and took up their stations in favourable positions, with their broadsides bearing on the Dutch forts and ships. How Britannia Came to Rule the Waves Updated to 1900 “He is in the most favourable position for the wounds in his back and chest to suppurate easily, and absolute rest is necessary.” The Secret of the Island As, however, the vessels were in a favourable position for supplying the Russian armies in the Crimea, and their destruction was of the greatest importance, Captain Lyons despatched the boats, commanded and officered as before. Our Sailors Gallant Deeds of the British Navy during Victoria's Reign The husbandman planted the fig-tree that he might enjoy its fruit; and in order more effectually to secure his object, he selected for the tree the most favourable position. The Parables of Our Lord They were nevertheless shy, and it had occurred to David and Nancy that the cupboard under the stairs would be a favourable position from which to take cautious observations when she arrived. The Hawthorns A Story about Children “You go out and hail them, Mildmay; you know what to say,” remarked Sir Reginald, as he steered the Flying Fish into a favourable position for communicating. The Log of the Flying Fish A Story of Aerial and Submarine Peril and Adventure At their head and forefront—I could see the moonlight glitter on his watch-chain, which lay in a most favourable position for lunar reflection—stood the newly elected Member for Stoneleigh, Mr Alderman Stridge. The Right Stuff Some Episodes in the Career of a North Briton The member whose name was first called by the Speaker gave notice of the most urgent Bill, the second and third taking the next favourable positions, and so on to the end. The Strand Magazine, Volume V, Issue 28, April 1893 An Illustrated Monthly Gunnar has packed his things in good time and takes up a favourable position from which he can observe his fellow-travellers. From Pole to Pole A Book for Young People Every point in a favourable position was at once fortified by the legionaries. Highways and Byways in Sussex They were ushered at once to a round table in a favourable position. Mr. Grex of Monte Carlo This sign is the direct opposite to the preceding sign, and has only one favourable position, viz., on the Mount of Jupiter where it indicates some extraordinary fortunate affection which will come into the life. Palmistry for All The Turks, instead of rallying in the rear, in the favourable positions which the ground afforded, fled in the direction of Adana. Sketches The only thing we are told at headquarters is that the outcome is as yet undecided, but that the Germans are in a favourable position, and that they will be victorious in a few days. A Journal From Our Legation in Belgium Thus on the island of Martha's Vineyard there is a connected area containing about thirty thousand acres which lies in a very favourable position for tillage, but has been found substantially worthless for such use. Outlines of the Earth's History A Popular Study in Physiography The Turks followed and had made sure of their victory, when Albert Kiraly succeeded in bringing two guns into a favourable position, and by a flank fire threw the enemy into confusion. Roumania Past and Present There was no answer from the ground when breakout came and Calhoun drove the Med Ship to a favourable position for a call. This World Is Taboo The third argument adduced by Sir Roper Lethbridge is based on the allegation that India is in a specially favourable position to adopt a policy of retaliation. Political and Literary essays, 1908-1913 Jog would untie the strings of these, and placing the heads in the most favourable position before our friend, just as an artist would a portrait, question him as to whom he thought they were. Mr. Sponge's Sporting Tour There is also announced a formal Biography, prepared by his son, so that future admirers or students of Huxley's work will be in an exceptionally favourable position. Thomas Henry Huxley; A Sketch Of His Life And Work She was also in the favourable position of being able to lay down both the law and the exceptions. One of Life's Slaves No man is in a favourable position for intellectual or moral growth who has not some certainty in his life, and a reasonable prospect of such perpetuity as is compatible with this changeful state. Expositions of Holy Scripture Ezekiel, Daniel, and the Minor Prophets. St Matthew Chapters I to VIII But, in spite of the favourable position in which women stand, as far as work is concerned in America and Australia, what do we find? Crime and Its Causes His election to the Cape Parliament in 1881 as Member for Kimberley placed him in a favourable position to advance his schemes for the northward extension of the British Empire. A Handbook of the Boer War With General Map of South Africa and 18 Sketch Maps and Plans The path was narrow, and a thick underwood skirted the road, so that for the stranger to pass was impossible, unless his opponent chose to take up a more favourable position. Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1 Ireland, while kept financially and commercially separate, "was in a less favourable position than that of a Colony." The Framework of Home Rule Inasmuch as I occupied a very favourable position, I got up to conduct proceedings. Tell England A Study in a Generation It is evident that if that plate were away, the battery would consist of two pairs of plates and two cells, arranged in the most favourable position for the production of a current. Experimental Researches in Electricity, Volume 1 He obtained a favourable position, and was completely screened from view until he appeared on the brow of the hill, where his forces debouched slowly and steadily into the ravines below. An Illustrated History of Ireland from AD 400 to 1800 Here discomfort and oppression helps hypnotism, but the hypnotist if in the train is in a favourable position, as the distance is preserved very closely and need not be very great. Inferences from Haunted Houses and Haunted Men Indeed I am not sure that the circumstance doesn't place me in a more favourable position. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 100, March 21, 1891 He was therefore permitted to remain at the head of the ravine they had just ascended, through which a deer path ran, as the most favourable position. Wild Western Scenes A Narrative of Adventures in the Western Wilderness, Wherein the Exploits of Daniel Boone, the Great American Pioneer are Particularly Described The bend of the Straits of Carquinez, on the northern side, has been thought to be a favourable position for a commercial town. What I Saw in California The party encamps on a favourable position on the river. Three Expeditions into the Interior of Eastern Australia, Volume 1 At what moment would the moon present the most favourable position for being reached by the projectile? The Moon-Voyage At length, the attention of the British government was directed to it, in consequence of its favourable position for putting a stop to the slave trade in that quarter of Africa. Lander's Travels The Travels of Richard Lander into the Interior of Africa Creeping cautiously around through the timber, we succeeded in gaining unobserved a favourable position at the edge of the woods directly in front of his Bruinic majesty, and calmly awaited his approach. Tent Life in Siberia The population of Montenegro was habitually on a war footing, and it was left to the mountain kingdom from its geographically favourable position to open hostilities. The Balkans A History of Bulgaria—Serbia—Greece—Rumania—Turkey The party encamps on a favourable position on the river. Three Expeditions into the Interior of Eastern Australia, Volume 1 Regarding question No. 4, 'At what moment would the moon present the most favourable position for being reached by the projectile?' The Moon-Voyage While this particular brig was gaining that favourable position, the ship and the other brig fell off to leeward, and were soon at so long a shot, as to be out of harm's way. The Crater It does not shrink from the conflicts, which under the given conditions are unavoidable, but decides them resolutely by war when a favourable position affords prospect of a successful issue. Germany and the Next War In spite of some disadvantages, to be noticed directly, there was no such favourable position in Italy for a virile people apt to fight and to conquer. Social life at Rome in the Age of Cicero This was the most favourable position for us to be in, in order to effect our purpose, since the cruiser had already passed her nearest point to us, on that tack. Miles Wallingford Sequel to "Afloat and Ashore" By these means suppuration is promoted and induced to early break through in the most favourable position—namely, the softened skin of the coronet. Diseases of the Horse's Foot In this favourable position of affairs, Noah rose from the ground, and pommelled him behind. Oliver Twist Law now found himself in a more favourable position. Memoirs of Extraordinary Popular Delusions — Volume 1 I described the favourable position of the house, and gave him every detail of the rent and neighbourhood. The Stark Munro Letters At length they take up a more favourable position than the former one. Vivian Grey "I think Browning and Keats are over there under the Encyclopedia Britannica," said Ernestine, roused to the necessity of securing a favourable position for her friends. The Glory of the Conquered The Story of a Great Love Her thoughts were at home, at Prospect House, that commodious family mansion situate in its own grounds, and in one of the most favourable positions in Upper Radstowe. The Misses Mallett The Bridge Dividing The Central Pacific afforded a favourable position, and the Royal Society memorialised the king to send a ship for the purpose. Captain Cook's Journal During the First Voyage Round the World A good deal of dissension broke out in the early days, and J. M'Kinlay, the well-known explorer, was sent north to select a more favourable position, and report generally on the capabilities of the territory. The History of Australian Exploration from 1788 to 1888 The siege was at once abandoned, and the prince marched out with the army to Brampton and took up a favourable position there to give battle. Bonnie Prince Charlie : a Tale of Fontenoy and Culloden For two days no movement was observable in the enemy lines, and it began to look as though he would or could not take full advantage of his extremely favourable position. With the "Die-Hards" in Siberia McKinlay was sent north by the South Australian Government to select a more favourable position, and to report generally on the capabilities of the new territory. The Explorers of Australia and their Life-work He received no better treatment than the latter; and as regards pecuniary remuneration, prospects of advancement, and hope of attaining to the position of warrant officer, was, on the whole, in a less favourable position. Sea-Power and Other Studies For that of 1882, Rio will be a favourable position, and we reckon on the observations to be made there. Autobiography of Sir George Biddell Airy Yet in the same degree as the inhabitants of these islands have used the "talents" entrusted to them through their favourable position, Germany's jealousy seems to have become more bitterly angry. What Germany Thinks The War as Germans see it The borderers in their turn took a favourable position, though at a much greater distance. The Prairie I would suggest that you tell us, for instance, how you were received upon your arrival, who took you to the most favourable position for observing the performance, and what was said. Harlequin and Columbine In view of the favourable position of the White pieces, he prefers to risk nothing and to avoid the weakening of position which follows upon practically every pawn move. Chess Strategy Even at this early hour it was crowded with pilgrims, principally Badawin and Wahhabis, who had secured favourable positions for hearing the sermon. Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah — Volume 2 It is our duty, therefore, to try to discover new objections, to put weapons in the bands of our opponent, and to grant him the most favourable position in the arena that he can wish. The Critique of Pure Reason Thus, stocking frames, lace machines, and looms, can be transported to more favourable positions, with but a small separation of their parts. On the Economy of Machinery and Manufactures In a few minutes we emerged in a clearing, where corn had been planted; this was a favourable position for a decisive attack upon the natives, who now closed up. The Albert N'Yanza, Great Basin of the Nile It is highly to be desired that this favourable position should become the seat of government. Cyprus, as I Saw It in 1879 In order to put himself in a more favourable position, Saint-Cyr used the night to make preparations for the repulse of the enemy and to ensure a line of retreat, should it be necessary. The Memoirs of General Baron De Marbot Although I had read about the 'Coalfields in North America,' I never in the smallest degree really comprehended their area, their thickness and favourable position; nothing hardly astounded me more in your book. Life and Letters of Charles Darwin — Volume 1 Whoever is to acquire a competent knowledge of medicine ought to be possessed of the following advantages: a natural disposition; instruction; a favourable position for the study; early tuition; love of labour; leisure. The Evolution of Modern Medicine A Series of Lectures Delivered at Yale University on the Silliman Foundation in April, 1913 |
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