posture
gb/pˈɔst͡ʃɚ/ us/pˈɔst͡ʃɚ/
B1
Английски
~ 7600
testtartás, álláspont, fellépés, hozzáállás, pózol, színészkedik, tetszeleg, katonai felállás, katonai erők elhelyezése és készültsége
СЪЩЕСТВИТЕЛНО
B1
1
testtartás
B1
Модел на употреба:
[someone] has [good/bad] posture
The therapist told him to correct his posture while working at his desk.
A terapeuta azt mondta neki, hogy az íróasztalnál végzett munka közben javítson a testtartásán.
Her confident posture made her look taller than she really was.
Magabiztos testtartása miatt magasabbnak tűnt, mint amilyen valójában volt.
Years of poor posture had given him pain in his neck and shoulders.
Yoga has helped me develop better posture when I sit and stand.
Примери за учащи
She has very good posture.
Nagyon jó a testtartása.
My doctor says my back hurts because of my bad posture.
Az orvosom szerint azért fáj a hátam, mert rossz a testtartásom.
I try to sit with straight posture at my computer.
Good posture can help you breathe more easily.
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse "posture" with "position" in all contexts. "Posture" is most often used for the way a body is held, while "position" is more general and can refer to location (e.g. "the position of the chair") or opinion (e.g. "his position on the issue").
Значение
position of the body
Колокации
good posture
|bad posture
|upright posture
|slouched posture
|improve your posture
|maintain proper posture
Синоними
body position (Neutral, descriptive phrase; slightly less compact and less technical-sounding than "posture".)
|
bearing (More formal and literary; can include overall manner and appearance, not just body position.)
Антоними
slouching (Describes a lazy, bent body position, often used when posture is specifically poor.)
Теми
health
|daily life
|body
|core_vocabulary
Определение
The way your body is held when you sit, stand, or move, for example straight or bent.
The way someone holds and positions their body when sitting, standing, or moving, especially in terms of being straight, relaxed, or tense.
СЪЩЕСТВИТЕЛНО
B2
2
Модел на употреба:
[someone]'s posture toward [something]
The company has adopted a much stricter posture toward data privacy.
A vállalat sokkal szigorúbb álláspontot alakított ki az adatvédelemmel kapcsolatban.
His public posture on climate change has softened in recent years.
Az éghajlatváltozással kapcsolatos nyilvános álláspontja az elmúlt években enyhült.
The new government is signaling a more cooperative posture in trade talks.
Analysts criticized the country’s aggressive posture toward its neighbors.
Примери за учащи
The president changed his posture toward the peace talks.
Az elnök megváltoztatta a béketárgyalásokkal kapcsolatos álláspontját.
Our team needs a more active posture in the market.
A csapatunknak aktívabb piaci fellépésre van szüksége.
She has a very open posture on this question now.
Their defensive posture makes an agreement difficult.
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes try to use "posture" for any opinion, where "opinion" or "view" is more natural. Use this sense of "posture" especially when the attitude is strategic, public, or part of a plan, often in politics or business.
Значение
attitude or approach to issue
Колокации
adopt a tough posture
|take a hard posture
|a defensive posture
|negotiating posture
|diplomatic posture
Синоними
stance (Very common in politics and news; focuses on opinion or viewpoint more than strategy.)
|
position (Very close in meaning; slightly broader and more general, often used for opinions as well as strategies.)
Антоними
openness (Suggests a willing, flexible attitude, which is the opposite of a rigid or defensive posture.)
Теми
politics
|business
|communication
Определение
The attitude or way of acting that someone or a group decides to use toward a problem or situation.
A particular attitude, position, or approach that a person, organization, or government chooses to take toward a situation or issue.
ГЛАГОЛ
B2
3
pózol
B1
Модел на употреба:
[someone] postures in/for [a way/purpose]
The actor postured in front of the photographers on the red carpet.
A színész a vörös szőnyegen pózolt a fotósok előtt.
He spent several minutes posturing in the mirror before the interview.
Az interjú előtt több percig pózolt a tükör előtt.
The models postured elegantly along the runway.
She refused to posture for the camera and just smiled naturally instead.
Примери за учащи
The singer postured on stage for the fans.
Az énekes a rajongóknak pózolt a színpadon.
He postured in front of the mirror before his date.
A randevúja előtt a tükör előtt pózolt.
The model postured for the fashion photos.
They postured by the car to look cool.
Честа грешка:
Learners may think "posture" as a verb is common in everyday talk for photos, but "pose" is more usual. "Posture" as a verb often suggests the position is exaggerated or not natural.
Значение
hold body in a pose
Колокации
posture in front of the mirror
|postured for the camera
|postured awkwardly
|postured dramatically
Синоними
pose (Very close in meaning; slightly more common in everyday speech, especially for photos and art.)
Антоними
relax (To let the body rest naturally, instead of holding it in a deliberate or stiff position.)
Теми
art
|daily life
|body
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Определение
To put your body in a special or showy position, usually on purpose.
To hold your body in a particular position, especially in a deliberate or exaggerated way, for example to look strong, attractive, or important.
C1
4
Модел на употреба:
[someone] postures as [role/attitude]
Critics said the governor was just posturing and had no real plan for reform.
A bírálók szerint a kormányzó csak színészkedett, és nem volt valódi reformterve.
He postures as a defender of the poor, but he rarely supports concrete policies.
A szegények védelmezőjeként tetszeleg, de ritkán támogat konkrét szakpolitikai intézkedéseket.
The two leaders spent the first day of talks posturing for the media.
Stop posturing and tell us what you actually think.
Примери за учащи
The politician is only posturing for votes.
A politikus csak a szavazatokért színészkedik.
He postures as a strong leader, but he is not.
Erős vezető szerepében tetszeleg, pedig nem az.
They are posturing for the TV cameras.
She does not posture; she speaks honestly.
Честа грешка:
Learners sometimes confuse this verb sense with the noun "posture" for body position. When it means to behave in a way for show, it is about actions and words, not only physical position.
Значение
behave to impress or signal
Колокации
posture for the cameras
|posturing as a reformer
|politicians posturing
|stop posturing
Синоними
grandstand (Often used in politics; suggests acting mainly to get public attention or approval.)
|
show off (More informal and common; focuses on trying to impress others, not always insincere in beliefs.)
Антоними
be genuine (To act in a way that honestly reflects your real feelings and intentions, not just for show.)
Теми
communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Определение
To act in a way that is not really true, but is meant to look strong, kind, or important to other people.
To behave or speak in a way that is mainly for show, to create a particular impression, often without real intention or feeling behind it.
СЪЩЕСТВИТЕЛНО
C1
TECHNICAL
5
Модел на употреба:
[a country]'s military/strategic/nuclear posture
The report calls for changes to the country’s military posture in the region.
A jelentés az ország térségbeli katonai felállásának módosítását sürgeti.
Allies are concerned about the increasingly aggressive posture of enemy forces near the border.
A szövetségeseket aggasztja az ellenséges erők egyre támadóbb felállása a határ közelében.
The new defense strategy includes a review of nuclear posture.
Satellite images suggest a shift in the nation’s force posture along the coast.
Примери за учащи
The country changed its military posture after the attack.
A támadás után az ország megváltoztatta katonai felállását.
Leaders talked about the nuclear posture of the two states.
A vezetők a két állam nukleáris erőinek elhelyezéséről és készültségéről beszéltek.
Their new posture puts more troops near the border.
The report studies the military posture in Asia.
Честа грешка:
Learners may assume this meaning is about body position, but in news and security contexts "posture" often refers to how military forces are placed and prepared.
Значение
military force arrangement
Колокации
military posture
|strategic posture
|nuclear posture
|force posture
Синоними
deployment (Focuses more specifically on where forces are placed, while "posture" includes readiness and overall strategy.)
Антоними
demobilization (Refers to reducing or disbanding military forces, the opposite of maintaining a strong or active posture.)
Теми
politics
|military
|law
Определение
How a country's army, navy, and other forces are placed and ready to act, often in a certain area or situation.
The overall arrangement, strength, and readiness of a country's military forces, especially in a particular region or for a particular purpose.
Граматика
Речникова форма
posture
IPA
GB/pˈɔst͡ʃɚ/
US/pˈɔst͡ʃɚ/
Срички и ударение
pos - ture (2 срички)
Stress on 1st syllable (pos)
Форми на думата
Noun
- Base: posture
- Plural: posture, postures
Verb
- Base: posture
- 3rd Person Singular: postures
- Present Participle: posturing
- Past: postured
Семейство думи
Изрази
adopt a defensive posture
1/ədˈɑpt ə dɪfˈɛnsɪv pˈɔst͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
take a cautious attitude
To decide to act in a careful, protective way, often because you feel attacked or under pressure.
Примери
- The company adopted a defensive posture after journalists questioned its safety record.
- During the debate, the candidate quickly adopted a defensive posture when asked about his past statements.
good posture
1/ɡˈʊd pˈɔst͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
healthy upright body position
Having your back and shoulders in a straight, healthy position when you sit or stand.
Примери
- Regular exercise can help you develop good posture.
- Teachers often remind students to sit with good posture during class.
poor posture
1/pˈʊɹ pˈɔst͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
unhealthy body position
Having your body held in a way that is bent or not healthy when you sit or stand.
Примери
- Spending long hours on your phone can lead to poor posture.
- Her neck pain was caused by years of poor posture at work.