pose
gb/pˈoʊz/ us/pˈoʊz/
A2
Ingles
~ 2900
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pandiwa
A2
action
1
Adopt a position for effect
To stand, sit, or hold your body in a certain way so someone can take a picture or paint you.
Padron ng paggamit:
to pose for [a photograph/painting]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'pose' with 'pause'; 'pause' means to stop briefly, not to take a position.
Mga kasingkahulugan
position oneself (More neutral and general; does not imply artistic or photographic context.)
Mga kasalungat
move (Opposite in that it implies not staying still in a set position.)
Mga kolokasyon
pose for a photo
|pose for the camera
|pose for a portrait
|pose gracefully
Mga tema
art
|photography
|performance
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Mga Halimbawa
- She posed for the wedding photographer in front of the church.
- The model posed elegantly on the runway.
- He posed with his award for the press photos.
- They posed together for a family portrait.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- She posed for the camera.
- The artist asked him to pose.
- We posed with the big sign.
- He posed in front of the shop.
Pandiwa
B1
action
2
Present or cause a problem
To cause a problem, danger, or question to happen or exist.
Padron ng paggamit:
to pose [a threat/problem/question]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may confuse this sense with the physical 'pose' meaning; here it is abstract and about creating situations, not body positions.
Mga kasingkahulugan
present (Neutral synonym often used in formal contexts; less vivid than 'pose'.)
Mga kasalungat
solve (Opposite in that it removes the problem rather than creating it.)
Mga kolokasyon
pose a threat
|pose a risk
|pose a challenge
|pose a question
Mga tema
business
|safety
|discussion
|core_vocabulary
|work
Mga Halimbawa
- Climate change poses serious risks to coastal cities.
- The new policy poses several challenges for small businesses.
- This question poses difficulties for even the best students.
- His behavior poses a threat to the team's success.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- Smoking poses health risks.
- This work poses many problems.
- The game poses a big challenge.
- The teacher posed a hard question.
Pandiwa
B2
action
3
Pretend to be someone else
To act like you are another person so you can trick people.
Padron ng paggamit:
to pose as [someone/something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Some learners confuse 'pose as' with 'pose for'; 'pose as' means pretending to be someone else, not standing for a picture.
Mga kasingkahulugan
impersonate (More formal; specifically refers to pretending to be another person.)
Mga kasalungat
identify oneself (Opposite in that you truthfully state who you are.)
Mga kolokasyon
pose as a police officer
|pose as a customer
|pose as an official
Mga tema
crime
|deception
|communication
|law
Mga Halimbawa
- The thief posed as a delivery driver to enter the building.
- She posed as a journalist to get the interview.
- Scammers often pose as bank employees over the phone.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- He posed as a doctor.
- The man posed as a teacher.
- They posed as police officers.
- She posed as my friend to get information.
Pangngalan
A2
entity
4
A bodily position for art or photos
A way you hold your body for a photo or painting.
Mga kasingkahulugan
stance (Refers more generally to how someone stands; not necessarily artistic.)
Mga kasalungat
movement (Opposite in that it implies action rather than holding still.)
Mga kolokasyon
strike a pose
|hold a pose
|adopt a pose
Mga tema
art
|photography
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Mga Halimbawa
- The dancer struck an impressive pose on stage.
- He held the pose while the photographer adjusted the lights.
- Her pose suggested confidence and grace.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- She made a funny pose.
- He held the pose for one minute.
- The model's pose was beautiful.
- We took turns making poses.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
pose
IPA
GB/pˈoʊz/
US/pˈoʊz/
Mga pantig at diin
pose (1 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (pose)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
- Base: pose
- Plural: poses
Verb
- Base: pose
- 3rd Person Singular: poses
- Present Participle: posing
- Past: posed
Mga kaugnay na salita
Forms
poses
noun
posing
verb
posed
verb
Related words
poser
noun
Negative and opposite forms
unposed
adjective
Advanced or less common
poseur
noun
Mga ekspresyon
pose a question
1/pˈoʊz ə kwˈɛst͡ʃən/
fixed phrase
Present a question for answering
To ask a question in a formal or careful way.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa
- These chemicals pose a serious threat to human health.
- Rising sea levels pose a threat to coastal cities.