Wordiyogesture
🇬🇧 UK/'dʒestʃə/🇺🇸 US/'dʒestʃә/
NGSL 3kIELTSGREB1
Definitions
n.
A movement of the body or hands to express an idea or feeling; an action done as a sign of goodwill or intention.
手势，姿势；（表示态度的）姿态，表示
v.
To make a movement with the body or hands to communicate or emphasize something.
做手势；用动作示意
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.friendly gesture友好的手势
- 2.gesture of goodwill善意的姿态
- 3.graceful gesture优雅的姿态
Example Sentences
- 1.
He made a gesture of welcome as the guests arrived.
- 2.
She made a welcoming gesture as her friends arrived.
- 3.
Donating to charity is a gesture of goodwill toward the community.