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gesture

/ˈdʒɛs.tʃɚ/

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noun

手势，姿势

A motion of the limbs or body, especially one made to emphasize speech.

Examples :

"The middle-finger gesture is really a nonverbal swear."

竖中指这个手势实际上是一种非语言的咒骂。

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noun

姿态，表示，手势。

An act or a remark made as a formality or as a sign of attitude.

Examples :

"We took flowers as a gesture of sympathy."

我们送了鲜花，以表达我们的慰问之情。

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noun

姿势，手势，姿态

The manner of carrying the body; position of the body or limbs; posture.

Examples :

"The teacher's graceful gesture as she wrote on the board showed her confidence. "

老师在黑板上写字时，姿态优雅，举手投足间都充满了自信。

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verb

打手势，示意。

To make a gesture or gestures.

Examples :

"My dad said to never gesture with my hands when I talk."

我爸说，说话的时候千万不要用手打手势。

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verb

打手势，用手势表示

To express something by a gesture or gestures.

Examples :

"He gestured his disgust."

他用手势表达了他的厌恶之情。

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verb

打手势，用动作示意

To accompany or illustrate with gesture or action.

Examples :

"The teacher gestured with her hands to show the students how to hold the paintbrush. "

老师用手势示意学生们如何握住画笔。

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