to be

• 处于不利地位

  be in an unfavorable position

• 处于主动地位

  be in an active position

• 处于被动地位

  be in a passive position

• 处于平等地位

  be on equal footing

• 正处于经济危机之中

  right in the middle of an economic crisis

• 谈判处于极秘密的状态中。

  Negotiations are taking place in extreme secrecy.

• 战争处于相持阶段。

  The war has reached a stalemate.