| 单词 | gesture |
| 释义 | gesture —gesture /ˈdʒes.tʃər/ aep /-tʃɚ/ noun [C] (MOVEMENT) ► C1 a movement of the hands, arms, or head, etc. to express an idea or feeling: » The prisoner raised his fist in a gesture of defiance as he was led out of the courtroom.» She made a rude gesture at the other driver.Thesaurus+: ↑Gestures and gesturing in general• • • Extra Examples:» "All this is mine, " she said with a sweeping arm gesture.» Since they spoke only Swahili, we used signs and gestures to make ourselves understood.» The taxi driver made a rude gesture as he overtook us.» He threw his hands up in a gesture of despair.» When she ruffled the boy's hair, it was meant as a playful gesture - but he was furious.noun [C] (SYMBOLIC ACT) ► C1 an action that expresses your feelings or intentions, although it might have little practical effect: » The government donated £500,000 as a gesture of goodwill.» Not having butter on his potatoes was his only gesture towards healthy eating.Thesaurus+: ↑Gestures and gesturing in general• • • Extra Examples:» Releasing the hostages has been seen as a goodwill gesture.» Five hundred troops were sent in, more as a gesture of strength than as a real threat.» The demonstration is a pointless gesture of defiance against the government.» What better finale to her career than this extravagant gesture?» The press release is a face-saving gesture.verb [I] ↑Verb Endings for gesture ► C2 to use a gesture to express or emphasize something: » When he asked where the children were, she gestured vaguely in the direction of the beach.» He made no answer but walked on, gesturing for me to follow.Thesaurus+: ↑Gestures and gesturing in general |
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