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单词 gesture politics
释义

gesture /jesˈchər/

noun
  1. An action, esp of the hands, expressive of sentiment or passion or intended to show inclination or disposition
  2. The use of such movements
  3. An action dictated by courtesy or diplomacy, or by a desire to impress or create an impression, eg of willingness (also adjective)
  4. A posture, or movement of the body (obsolete)
  5. 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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