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posturing

/ˈpɒstʃərɪŋ/ /ˈpoʊstʃərɪŋ/

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verb

作态，装腔作势。

To put one's body into a posture or series of postures, especially hoping that one will be noticed and admired

Examples :

"He spent the whole party posturing in front of the mirror, hoping someone would compliment his new haircut. "

他整个晚会都在镜子前装模作样，希望有人能夸奖他的新发型。

appearance body action attitude character position human

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verb

装腔作势，摆姿态。

To pretend to have an opinion or a conviction

Examples :

"He spent the entire meeting posturing about his knowledge of economics, even though he clearly didn't understand the basics. "

他整个会议都在装腔作势地大谈自己懂经济学，其实他连最基本的概念都不明白。

attitude character mind human person philosophy politics communication

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verb

摆姿势，装腔作势。

To place in a particular position or attitude; to pose.

Examples :

"to posture oneself; to posture a model"

摆姿势；让模特摆姿势

attitude position appearance action

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noun

作态，装腔作势.

The assumption of an exaggerated pose or attitude.

Examples :

"The politician's angry shouting was just posturing; he didn't really believe what he was saying. "

那个政客愤怒的叫喊只是在作态，他其实根本不相信自己说的话。

attitude action appearance body character

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noun

炫耀姿态，求偶炫耀.

The behaviour of some birds as a means of signalling etc.

Examples :

"The male peacock's elaborate posturing, with its fanned tail feathers, is a clear signal to attract a mate. "

雄孔雀展开它那扇形的尾羽，进行精心设计的炫耀姿态，这显然是为了吸引配偶。

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