gesture

英 ['dʒestʃə] 美 ['dʒɛstʃɚ]
  • n. 姿态;手势
  • vi. 作手势;用动作示意
  • vt. 用动作表示

助记提示


1、gest- "behave, act" + -ure.
2、字面含义:action, behavior. => posture, manner of carrying the body, action undertaken in good will to express feeling.

双语例句


1. Their handshake appeared to be a gesture of reconciliation.
他们的握手似乎是和解的表示。

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2. He put his hand under her chin in an almost paternal gesture.
他以近乎父亲的姿态用手托着她的下巴。

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3. She bowed her head in a gesture somehow reminiscent of royalty.
她低头的姿势让人想起皇室风范。

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4. They expected a reciprocal gesture before more hostages could be freed.
在更多人质获得自由之前他们期望看到对方也有相应的表示。

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5. There is an enormous sense of mission in his speech and gesture.
他的一言一行都带着强烈的使命感。

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