英语词汇“gesture”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

单词

gesture

释义

gesture /jesˈchər/

noun

An action, esp of the hands, expressive of sentiment or passion or intended to show inclination or disposition
The use of such movements
An action dictated by courtesy or diplomacy, or by a desire to impress or create an impression, eg of willingness (also adjective)
A posture, or movement of the body (obsolete)
Behaviour (Shakespeare)

intransitive verb

To make a gesture or gestures

transitive verb

To express by gesture(s)

ORIGIN: LL gestūra, from L gestus, from L gerere to carry, behave

gesˈtural adjective

gesture politics noun

Political activity aimed primarily at satisfying public opinion

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