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ture
复数形式
gestures
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手势, 姿态
a movement of the hands, face, or body used to express an idea, feeling, or intention
A gesture is a form of nonverbal communication that involves using physical movements of the body, particularly the hands and arms, to convey messages or express feelings. Gestures can include a wide range of actions, such as waving, pointing, or making specific hand shapes. They often enhance verbal communication by providing additional context or emphasis to spoken words. Gestures can also convey meanings on their own, serving as a complete message in situations where verbal communication may not be possible or appropriate. The meanings of gestures can vary significantly across cultures, making them an important aspect of social interaction and communication.
- She made a gesture of approval with her thumb.
她用拇指做了一个表示赞同的手势。
- He nodded in a gesture of agreement.
他以一个表示同意的手势点了点头。
- The child waved as a friendly gesture.
孩子挥手作为一种友好的手势。
- Raising his hand was a polite gesture to ask a question.
举手是一种礼貌的手势来提问。
- Raising his hand was a polite gesture to ask a question.
举手是一种礼貌的姿势，用来提问。
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手势, 示意
a deliberate movement, usually of the hands, used to communicate a specific signal or instruction
- The referee's gesture indicated a foul.
裁判的手势表示犯规。
- She gave a secret gesture to signal the start of the game.
她做了一个秘密的手势来示意游戏的开始。
- A hand gesture told the audience to quiet down.
一个手势告诉观众安静下来。
- The conductor's gestures guided the orchestra.
指挥的手势引导了管弦乐队。
- He used a gesture to ask for the car keys.
他用了手势来要车钥匙。
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手势, 姿态
an action done to express an intention, feeling, or goodwill without necessarily using words
- Bringing flowers was a kind gesture.
带花来是一个善意的姿态。
- He offered his seat as a polite gesture.
他让出座位作为一种礼貌的姿态。
- Waving goodbye was a final gesture of friendship.
挥手告别是友谊的最后一个姿态。
- Donating to charity is a generous gesture.
向慈善机构捐款是一种慷慨的姿态。
- Painting the fence was a helpful gesture toward the neighbors.
粉刷篱笆是对邻居们的一个有益的姿态。