Keep the gaze focused straight ahead. having assumed this position, begin to flutter the eyebrows.

视线正对前方 摆出这个姿势之后开始抖动眉毛。

And if you take a back seat to someone or something you have assumed the secondary position of importance to them.

如果你让位于某人或者针对某事退居二线（take a back seat to someone or something），那么你对他们来说就处于次要地位了。

Mrs. Sparsit complied, and assumed her old position at table.

” 斯巴塞太太照办了， 回到餐桌上她原来的位置。

And if that wasn’t enough, he assumed the consul position twice more to promote his grandchildren.

如果这还不够，他又两次担任领事职位以提拔他的孙辈。

The champion athlete assumed a position of honor and privilege in Greek society. The status of a triumphant athlete also enhanced the reputation of his home city-state.

冠军运动员会得到荣誉，在古希腊拥有特权。获胜运动员的地位也会增强自己家乡城市的名望。