| 单词 | gesture |
| 释义 | gesture —gestural, adj. —gesturer, n. /jes"cheuhr/, n. , v. , gestured, gesturing. n. 1. a movement or position of the hand, arm, body, head, or face that is expressive of an idea, opinion, emotion, etc.: the gestures of an orator; a threatening gesture. 2. the use of such movements to express thought, emotion, etc. 3. any action, courtesy, communication, etc., intended for effect or as a formality; considered expression; demonstration: a gesture of friendship. v.i. 4. to make or use a gesture or gestures. v.t. 5. to express by a gesture or gestures. [1375-1425; late ME < ML gestura mode of action, manner, bearing, equiv. to L gest(us) ptp. of gerere to bear, carry on, perform + ura -URE] |
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