posturing
posturing — 名詞
1. Words or actions that are not sincere, used to impress others or create a false
裝腔作勢
為引人注目而做出的不真誠言行
Words or actions that are not sincere, used to impress others or create a false impression.
Eliska saw through the politician's posturing and refused to applaud.
Eliska 看穿了那名政治人物的裝腔作勢，拒絕為他鼓掌。
To Mauricio, the CEO's speech was just empty posturing with no real plan.
Mauricio 認為執行長的演說只是空泛的裝腔作勢，毫無實質計劃。
collocation: empty posturing
The foreign ministers' diplomatic posturing at the Geneva summit did little to hide their clash over fishing rights.
各國外交部長在日內瓦峰會上的外交裝腔作勢，絲毫未能掩蓋他們在漁權問題上的衝突。
Ayesha watched her younger brother's tough-guy posturing at the family barbecue and laughed out loud.
Ayesha 看著弟弟在家庭烤肉會上的硬漢式裝腔作勢，忍不住大聲笑了出來。
The oil firm's green posturing collapsed when a local newspaper published photos of the leaking pipeline.
當地報紙刊登了管線洩漏的照片後，那家石油公司的環保裝腔作勢便不攻自破。
- posing
more general; often used for photos or deliberate self-presentation
- pretense
implies a false claim or outright deception, not just display
- affectation
specific to mannerisms or speech habits adopted to impress
- grandstanding
dramatic behaviour aimed at winning audience approval, especially in public life
- sincerity
the quality of being genuine and without pretense
- authenticity
the quality of being real and true to oneself
用法筆記
Always carries a disapproving tone. The behaviour described is seen as calculated and inauthentic.
常見錯誤
posturing — 動詞
- posturingpresent simple I / you / we / they
- posturings3rd person singular
- posturinging-ing form
- posturingedpast simple
1. To speak or behave in a way that is not natural or honest, in order to create a
故作姿態
以不真誠的言行塑造某種形象
To speak or behave in a way that is not natural or honest, in order to create a particular impression on other people.
Tariq grew tired of the way his cousin postured whenever wealthy guests arrived.
Tariq 厭倦了他表親在有錢客人來訪時故作姿態的樣子。
Councilwoman Esme postured about public safety at the rally while her own security firm faced a fraud lawsuit.
市議員 Esme 在集會上故作姿態大談公共安全，而她自己的保全公司卻正面臨詐欺訴訟。
collocation: posture about + topic
Soraya noticed how Amihan postured at parties, pretending to know famous artists.
Soraya 注意到 Amihan 在派對上故作姿態，假裝認識知名藝術家。
Emre postured as a devoted volunteer, but everyone knew he wanted the award.
Emre 故作姿態扮成無私的志工，但大家都知道他想要那個獎項。
- pose
overlaps in meaning but is less strongly disapproving
- attitudinize
very formal and rare; almost exclusively literary
- put on airs
informal; specifically implies affecting superiority over others
- be oneself
to act naturally without pretense
文法句型
posture + as + role or identity
用法筆記
The verb equivalent of the noun sense (noun/1). Describes insincere behaviour intended to create a false impression. Often followed by 'as' when the person is pretending to be something specific.
2. To place or arrange a person's body into a particular stance or pose.
擺放姿勢
將他人身體調整至特定姿勢
To place or arrange a person's body into a particular stance or pose.
The photographer postured the bride and groom under the old oak tree.
攝影師在老橡樹下替新人擺放姿勢。
transitive: posture + someone + location
Tamar knelt beside the clinic bed and gently postured the child's arm so the doctor could examine the fracture.
Tamar 跪在診療床旁，輕柔地將孩子的手臂擺放好姿勢，以便醫生檢查骨折處。
The dance photographer postured the ballerina's arms above her head for the final shot.
舞蹈攝影師將芭蕾舞者的雙臂擺放到她的頭頂上方，準備拍攝最後一個鏡頭。
Rachel postured the mannequin in the shop window every Monday morning.
Rachel 每週一早上都會為櫥窗裡的人體模型擺放姿勢。
文法句型
posture + someone + location or position
用法筆記
Rare and somewhat formal. In everyday English, 'pose' or 'position' are preferred. This sense is always transitive — someone postures another person or object.
3. To move your own body into a specific stance, often in a deliberate or dramatic
擺出姿勢
刻意做出某種身體姿態
To move your own body into a specific stance, often in a deliberate or dramatic way.
Sayaka postured in front of the mirror, practising for the dance audition.
Sayaka 在鏡子前擺出姿勢，為舞蹈試鏡做練習。
intransitive: posture + in front of + location
The bodybuilder postured on stage for so long that his shoulders began to tremble.
健美選手在舞台上擺出姿勢，撐得太久以致肩膀開始發抖。
Yan postured at the edge of the diving board before the final round.
Yan 在決賽前於跳水板邊緣擺出姿勢。
Romi postured in the gallery doorway, chin lifted, waiting for the photographers to notice her.
Romi 在畫廊門口擺出姿勢，下巴微揚，等待攝影師注意到她。
- pose
far more common; used for photos, portraits, and everyday situations
- strike a pose
emphasises the deliberate, often dramatic nature of the action
文法句型
posture + in/at/on + location
用法筆記
Intransitive — the subject takes a posture themselves. Much rarer than the common synonym 'pose', which is preferred in everyday use.