Hi, here is my question : Can I say "To hold this position (example : doctor), you need to study in this field" Is it right to say that ?
Thank you
Thank you
a simple question
you can, but I would say: "To be a doctor, you need to study..."
or
"To be accepted in this position, ..."
"holding a position" can mean a variety of things, but a profession like being a doctor is not usually thought of as one of them. "holding a position" connotates a temporary state, but it can be used the way you mention above. it just sounds odd.
or
"To be accepted in this position, ..."
"holding a position" can mean a variety of things, but a profession like being a doctor is not usually thought of as one of them. "holding a position" connotates a temporary state, but it can be used the way you mention above. it just sounds odd.
Whoa! I read that question in a different way.
"In order to have that opinion, you need to have studied medicine."
"In order to have that opinion, you need to have studied medicine."
<<Whoa! I read that question in a different way.
"In order to have that opinion, you need to have studied medicine." >>
Right, when we hear "hold [a] position" we usually think of 'having an opinion' but I didn't want to go down that lengthy road...
"In order to have that opinion, you need to have studied medicine." >>
Right, when we hear "hold [a] position" we usually think of 'having an opinion' but I didn't want to go down that lengthy road...
>but can I say "to hold the function of..." ?
In general no. As far as I know you can only say "To be a ..." or "To become a ..."
Examples:
To be an engineer you have to have taken the required course of study.
To become an engineer you have to take the required course of study.
To be a doctor you have to have graduated [from] medical school.
To become a doctor you have to graduate [from] medical school.
To be a plumber you have to have completed an apprenticeship.
To become a plumber you have to complete an apprenticeship.
There may be specific circumstances where you could say what you are suggesting but I can't think of any at the moment. In everyday speech you suggestion would sound very awkward and forced to native speakers.
In general no. As far as I know you can only say "To be a ..." or "To become a ..."
Examples:
To be an engineer you have to have taken the required course of study.
To become an engineer you have to take the required course of study.
To be a doctor you have to have graduated [from] medical school.
To become a doctor you have to graduate [from] medical school.
To be a plumber you have to have completed an apprenticeship.
To become a plumber you have to complete an apprenticeship.
There may be specific circumstances where you could say what you are suggesting but I can't think of any at the moment. In everyday speech you suggestion would sound very awkward and forced to native speakers.