posturing
US /ˈpɑːs.tʃɚ.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈpɒs.tʃər.ɪŋ/
名词
姿态, 装腔作势, 故作姿态
behavior or speech that is intended to impress or mislead others
示例:
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His aggressive posturing in the meeting didn't fool anyone.
他在会议上咄咄逼人的姿态并没有迷惑任何人。
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All this political posturing is getting tiresome.
所有这些政治姿态都令人厌倦。
动词
摆姿态, 装腔作势
behave in a way that is intended to impress or mislead others
示例:
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He was just posturing for the cameras.
他只是在镜头前摆姿态。
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Politicians often posture during election campaigns.
政客们在竞选活动中经常摆姿态。
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