"Would you get involved in a fight?" "It would depend on the situation."

I'll worry about it if/when/as the situation arises (= if/when/as it happens).

2）FORMAL the position of sth., especially a town, building, etc.: 地理位置

The house's situation in the river valley is perfect.

situate

[vt. usually + adv. or prep.] to put in a particular position:使位于，使坐落于

They plan to situate the bus stop at the corner of the road.

To understand this issue, it must first be situated in its context.

situated

adj. [after verb] in a particular position: 坐落在......的；处于.......的

The school is situated near to the station.

[+ to infinitive] With this new product, we are well situated to beat (= we have a good chance of beating) our competitors.

How are you situated for time (= How much time do you have)?

相关高考试题

School children must be taught how to deal with dangerous________________.(2006 辽宁)

A. states B. conditions C. situations D. positions

答案及解析：选C. state 状态，情形；condition 状况，条件；situation 形势，处境，情况；position 位置，地位。dangerous situations 危险的处境 3. When there is a shortage of food, there is a famine.(P49)

shortage

n. [C] when there is not enough of sth.: 缺少，短缺

There's a shortage of food and shelter in the refugee camps.

The long hot summer has led to serious water shortages.

short

adj. lacking: 缺少的

to be short of space/time

We're a bit short of coffee - I must get some more.

The bill comes to £85, but we're £15 short.

I'm a little short (= I do not have much money) this week - could you lend me ten dollars?