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영어공부 73탄(I'm not in a position to +)

상대가 요청한걸 결정 할수 있는 입장이 아니라며 부드럽게 거절 할땐

I'm not in a position to+ 동사원형

- I'm not in a position to go any further at this time.

-I'm not in a position ot make any announcements or predictions on that. 

약간  beyond my control  느낌

(뉘앙스 차이)

I can't help you. 난 널 못 도와줘

I'm not in a postion to help you. 난 널 도와줄 상황/ 입장이 못돼

I'm really not in a postion to help you.

I'm not in a position to comment beyond that.

I'm not in a postion to make that decision.

+ currently, right now, at this point  지금 당장은/지금 시점에선...

- That's very generous of you. Kimble, I have to be honest, I 'm not in a position to make promises right now.

-The best that I could do, well, I would be very grateful down the line.

-That's all O need to know, Mr. President,

-Thank you,

-No, thank you.