poses; posed; posing
poses; posed; posing
Learner's definition of POSE
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[+ object] : to be or create (a possible threat, danger, problem, etc.)造成,引起(威胁、危险、问题等) -
Smog poses a threat to our health. [=smog threatens our health]烟雾威胁我们的健康。
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His careless behavior poses a hazard to others. [=his careless behavior is dangerous to others]他的疏忽行为会危害他人。
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Physical sports pose a risk of injury.体育运动有受伤的风险。
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The weather should not pose a problem for us.天气应该不会给我们带来问题。
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Decreasing the unemployment rate poses a serious challenge to/for the new governor.降低失业率对新任州长来说是个严峻的挑战。
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[+ object] : to ask or suggest (a question)提出(问题) -
My mother posed a question to me that I still can't answer to this day: “What do you want to do with your life?”妈妈向我提了一个我至今都回答不出的问题:“你想怎样度过你的一生?”
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The contradictions in his argument pose [=raise] questions about his credibility.他论据中的矛盾使人们对他的可信度提出了质疑。
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: to stand, sit, or lie down in a particular position as a model for a photograph, painting, etc.(为照相、画像等)摆好姿势 [no object]
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usually + for [+ object]
pose as
[phrasal verb] pose as (someone or something)
: to pretend to be (someone or something) in order to deceive people佯装;假扮;冒充 2 pose /ˈpoʊz/ noun
plural poses
plural poses
Learner's definition of POSE
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1
: the position in which someone stands, sits, lies down, etc., especially as a model for a photograph, painting, etc.(为拍照、画像等摆的)姿势 2
disapproving : a kind of behavior that is intended to impress other people and that is not sincere故作姿态;装腔作势