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gesture noun 2sth that shows other people what you think/feel 示意ADJECTIVE | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVEkind, nice, sweet, thoughtful 友好的／善意的／温柔的／关切的表示◆I thought it was a nice gesture to send everyone a card.我认为给每人寄一张贺卡是友好的表示。bold 明确的表示◆a bold gesture of reconciliation和好的明确表示simple 简单的表示dramatic, extravagant, grand 夸张的姿态；装腔作势的表示◆He had the respect of his people without the need for grand gestures.他无须装腔作势就赢得了民众的尊敬。noble 高雅的姿态conciliatory, friendly, goodwill 和好的表示；友好的姿态；善意的表示romantic 浪漫的表示empty, small, symbolic, token 空洞的表示；无关紧要的表示；象征性的表示◆Words and empty gestures are not enough－we demand action!讲空话和摆姿态是不够的 － 我们需要的是行动！◆a token gesture of their good intentions传达他们好意的象征性表示futile 徒然的表示political 政治姿态PREPOSITIONas a gesture 作为一种表示◆Several hostages were released as a goodwill gesture.为了表示善意，几名人质获得了释放。in a gesture 以⋯姿态◆In a dramatic gesture, he threw the money on the table.他以夸张的手势将钱扔在桌上。gesture against 反对⋯的表示◆The invasion attempt was intended as a political gesture against his opponents.这一侵略企图是对他的对手的一个政治性暗示。gesture of ⋯的表示◆His gift was a gesture of friendship.他的礼物是友好的表示。gesture towards/toward 对⋯的表示◆The president's speech was seen as a conciliatory gesture towards / toward former enemies.总统的讲话被看成是与昔日的敌人修好的表示。 |