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place²
v [T]
1 to put something carefully somewhere 放置〔某物〕:
place sth in/on etc Seth placed his trophy on the top shelf. 赛思把他获得的奖杯放在顶层架子上。
2 to put someone or something in a particular situation 将…置于某一境地:
His resignation places the government in an embarrassing position. 他的辞职使政府处于尴尬的境地。
3 to decide that someone or something is important or valuable 将…看得重要［有价值］:
Society should place more emphasis on honesty. 社会应更看重诚实。
4 can't place sb to be unable to remember who someone is or where you have seen them before 记不起某人〔是谁或以前在哪里见过〕:
I remember the name, but I can't place him. 我记得这名字，但是想不起他是谁了。
5 formal to find a job for someone 【正式】 安置，安排〔某人在某处工作〕:
The agency had placed her in a local firm. 介绍所为她在当地一家公司找到工作。
6 place an order to ask a shop or business to get something for you 订货，下订单
7 place an advertisement to arrange for an advertisement to appear in a newspaper 刊登广告
8 place a bet to risk money guessing the result of a future event 下赌注
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