单词 | pose |
释义 | pose 1 ![]() v. posed, pos·ing, pos·es v.tr. 1. To set forth in words for consideration; propound: pose a question. See Synonyms at propose. 2. To present or constitute: a crisis that posed a threat to the country's stability. 3. To place (a model, for example) in a specific position. v.intr. 1. To assume or hold a particular position or posture, as in sitting for a portrait. 2. To represent oneself falsely; pretend to be other than what one is: conmen posing as police officers. n. 1. a. A bodily attitude or position, such as one assumed for an artist or a photographer. See Synonyms at posture. b. In yoga, an asana. 2. A studied or artificial manner or attitude, often assumed in an attempt to impress or deceive others. See Synonyms at affectation. [Middle English posen, to place, from Old French poser, from Vulgar Latin *pausāre, from Late Latin pausāre, to rest, from Latin pausa, pause; see PAUSE.] posa·ble adj. |
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