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posture

🇬🇧 UK/'pɒstʃә/🇺🇸 US
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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-derived
positto place, put, position
+
ureact, process, result
=posture

Common 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.

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