posture
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Definitions
n.
The way a person holds their body; one's attitude or stance on an issue.
姿势,体态;态度,立场
v.
To hold one's body in a particular way; to behave in an exaggerated way to impress others.
摆姿势;装腔作势
🧩 Root Breakdown
Root-derivedCommon Collocations
- 1.good posture良好的姿势
- 2.poor posture不良体态
- 3.upright posture挺直的姿势
- 4.defensive posture防御性立场
Example Sentences
- 1.
Sitting at a desk all day can lead to poor posture and back pain.
- 2.
The government adopted a tough posture in the trade negotiations.
- 3.
Yoga helps improve your posture and overall body awareness.