pose
gb/pˈoʊz/ us/pˈoʊz/
A2
Inglese
~ 2900
pózol, jelent, felvet, valakinek adja ki magát, póz
VERBO
A2
1
pózol
B1
Schema d'uso:
to pose for [a photograph/painting]
She posed for the wedding photographer in front of the church.
A templom előtt pózolt az esküvői fotósnak.
The model posed elegantly on the runway.
A modell elegánsan pózolt a kifutón.
He posed with his award for the press photos.
They posed together for a family portrait.
Esempi per chi studia
She posed for the camera.
Pózolt a kamerának.
The artist asked him to pose.
A művész megkérte, hogy pózoljon.
We posed with the big sign.
He posed in front of the shop.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'pose' with 'pause'; 'pause' means to stop briefly, not to take a position.
Significato
Adopt a position for effect
Collocazioni
pose for a photo
|pose for the camera
|pose for a portrait
|pose gracefully
Sinonimi
position oneself (More neutral and general; does not imply artistic or photographic context.)
Contrari
move (Opposite in that it implies not staying still in a set position.)
Temi
art
|photography
|performance
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Definizione
To stand, sit, or hold your body in a certain way so someone can take a picture or paint you.
To take up and hold a particular position or posture, especially for a photograph, painting, or performance.
VERBO
B1
2
Schema d'uso:
to pose [a threat/problem/question]
Climate change poses serious risks to coastal cities.
Az éghajlatváltozás komoly kockázatot jelent a part menti városokra nézve.
The new policy poses several challenges for small businesses.
Az új szabályozás több kihívást is jelent a kisvállalkozások számára.
This question poses difficulties for even the best students.
His behavior poses a threat to the team's success.
Esempi per chi studia
Smoking poses health risks.
A dohányzás egészségügyi kockázatot jelent.
This work poses many problems.
Ez a munka sok problémát vet fel.
The game poses a big challenge.
The teacher posed a hard question.
Errore comune:
Learners may confuse this sense with the physical 'pose' meaning; here it is abstract and about creating situations, not body positions.
Significato
Present or cause a problem
Collocazioni
pose a threat
|pose a risk
|pose a challenge
|pose a question
Sinonimi
present (Neutral synonym often used in formal contexts; less vivid than 'pose'.)
Contrari
solve (Opposite in that it removes the problem rather than creating it.)
Temi
business
|safety
|discussion
|core_vocabulary
|work
Definizione
To cause a problem, danger, or question to happen or exist.
To present or cause something, such as a question, problem, challenge, or danger, to exist or need attention.
VERBO
B2
3
Schema d'uso:
to pose as [someone/something]
The thief posed as a delivery driver to enter the building.
A tolvaj futárnak adta ki magát, hogy bejusson az épületbe.
She posed as a journalist to get the interview.
Újságírónak adta ki magát, hogy elkészíthesse az interjút.
Scammers often pose as bank employees over the phone.
Esempi per chi studia
He posed as a doctor.
Orvosnak adta ki magát.
The man posed as a teacher.
A férfi tanárnak adta ki magát.
They posed as police officers.
She posed as my friend to get information.
Errore comune:
Some learners confuse 'pose as' with 'pose for'; 'pose as' means pretending to be someone else, not standing for a picture.
Significato
Pretend to be someone else
Collocazioni
pose as a police officer
|pose as a customer
|pose as an official
Sinonimi
impersonate (More formal; specifically refers to pretending to be another person.)
Contrari
identify oneself (Opposite in that you truthfully state who you are.)
Temi
crime
|deception
|communication
|law
Definizione
To act like you are another person so you can trick people.
To pretend to be someone else, especially to deceive others.
SOSTANTIVO
A2
4
póz
B1
The dancer struck an impressive pose on stage.
A táncos lenyűgöző pózt vett fel a színpadon.
He held the pose while the photographer adjusted the lights.
Kitartotta a pózt, amíg a fotós beállította a fényeket.
Her pose suggested confidence and grace.
Esempi per chi studia
She made a funny pose.
Vicces pózt vett fel.
He held the pose for one minute.
Egy percig kitartotta a pózt.
The model's pose was beautiful.
We took turns making poses.
Significato
A bodily position for art or photos
Collocazioni
strike a pose
|hold a pose
|adopt a pose
Sinonimi
stance (Refers more generally to how someone stands; not necessarily artistic.)
Contrari
movement (Opposite in that it implies action rather than holding still.)
Temi
art
|photography
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Definizione
A way you hold your body for a photo or painting.
A particular way of holding the body, especially for artistic purposes such as photography, painting, or performance.
Grammatica
Forma base
pose
IPA
GB/pˈoʊz/
US/pˈoʊz/
Sillabe e accento
pose (1 sillaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (pose)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: pose
- Plural: poses
Verb
- Base: pose
- 3rd Person Singular: poses
- Present Participle: posing
- Past: posed
Famiglia di parole
Forms
poses
noun
posing
verb
posed
verb
Related words
poser
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unposed
adjective
Advanced or less common
poseur
noun
Espressioni
pose a question
1/pˈoʊz ə kwˈɛst͡ʃən/
fixed phrase
Present a question for answering
To ask a question in a formal or careful way.
Esempi
- During the meeting, she posed an important question about funding.
- The teacher posed several questions to the class.
pose as [someone]
1/pˈoʊz ˈæz sˈʌmwˌʌn/
fixed phrase
Pretend to be another person
To act like you are another person so you can trick people.
Esempi
- The criminal posed as a police officer.
- Hackers sometimes pose as trusted contacts online.
strike a pose
1/stɹˈaɪk ə pˈoʊz/
idiom
Take an intentional posture
To put your body in a special way for a photo or to look good.
Esempi
- She struck a pose for the magazine cover.
- The children laughed as they struck silly poses for the camera.
pose a threat
1/pˈoʊz ə θɹˈɛt/
fixed phrase
Create danger or risk
To cause danger or risk to someone or something.
Esempi
- Rising sea levels pose a threat to island nations.
- The virus poses a serious threat to public health.
pose a threat
2/pˈoʊz ə θɹˈɛt/
fixed phrase
Create risk of harm or loss
To be dangerous or cause possible harm.
Esempi
- These chemicals pose a serious threat to human health.
- Rising sea levels pose a threat to coastal cities.