[mass noun]the action of putting someone or something in a particular place or the fact of being placed 摆放,放置 the proper placement of microphones. 麦克风的正确摆放。 ■the action of finding a home, employment, or school for someone 安置,安顿,安排 a baby put up for adoption may wait up to three years or more for placement. 张榜等候领养的婴儿可能会等上三年多才能得到安置。 [count noun]a placement in a special school. 在特殊学校的一份差事。 ■the temporary posting of someone in a workplace to enable them to gain work experience 实习岗位 students spend one year on industrial placement. 学生们在工业岗位上实习一年。 [count noun]teaching practice placements. 教学实习岗位。