pose
UK/pәuz/US
NGSL 3kIELTSTOEFLGREB2
Definitions
v.
To hold a particular body position, especially for a photo or painting
摆姿势
v.
To present or create (a problem, threat, or question)
造成，引起（问题、威胁）；提出（问题）
v.
To pretend to be someone or something (pose as)
假冒，冒充（pose as）
n.
A body position held deliberately
姿势，姿态
Root Breakdown
Root-derived=pose
pose is the root pōnere standing almost bare: 'to place, to put.' Strike a pose = put your body into a fixed position. Pose a threat / a question = put a problem or question out in front of someone. Pose as = put on a false identity.
Root pos still carries 66 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.pose a threat构成威胁
- 2.pose a question提出问题
- 3.pose a risk带来风险
- 4.strike a pose摆姿势
- 5.pose as冒充
Example Sentences
- 1.
The whole family posed for a photo by the lake.
- 2.
The chemical spill poses a serious threat to wildlife.
- 3.
He posed as a doctor to get into the ward.