pose

2 ENTRIES FOUND:

¹ pose /ˈpoʊz/ verb

poses; posed; posing

¹ pose

/ˈpoʊz/

verb

poses; posed; posing

Learner's definition of POSE

[+ 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。
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。
Physical sports pose a risk of injury.体育运动有受伤的风险。
The weather should not pose a problem for us.天气应该不会给我们带来问题。
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。

[+ 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？”
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。

: 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]

— 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

² pose

/ˈpoʊz/

noun

plural poses

Learner's definition of POSE

[count]

: 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

The photographs show the models in both clothed and nude poses.这些照片展示了模特们着装和裸体的各种姿势。
Hold that pose. It will make a great photograph.保持那个姿势别动。这张照片一定会很棒。

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

His disapproval of the war looks good to voters, but I bet it's just a pose.他的反战言论看起来很受选民欢迎，但我敢肯定他只是做做样子。