posturing

英 [ˈpɒstʃərɪŋ]

美 [ˈpɑːstʃərɪŋ]

n. 做作的举止; 忸怩作态; 虚伪表现
v. 故作姿态; 装样子
posture的现在分词

复数：posturings　现在分词：posturing　

BNC.21892 / COCA.19999

牛津词典

noun

做作的举止；忸怩作态；虚伪表现
behaviour that is not natural or sincere but is intended to attract attention or to have a particular effect

N-VAR （坐、立的）姿势，姿态
Yourpostureis the position in which you stand or sit.
1. You can make your stomach look flatter instantly by improving your posture...
  通过采取更好的坐姿，你的腹部马上就会看起来平坦一些。
2. Exercise, fresh air, and good posture are all helpful...
  锻炼、新鲜空气和好的坐立姿势都很有益。
3. Sit in a relaxed upright posture.
  保持放松、直立的坐姿。
N-COUNT 态度；立场
Apostureis an attitude that you have towards something.
1. The military machine is ready to change its defensive posture to one prepared for action...
  军方随时准备由防御立场转向备战立场。
2. None of the banks changed their posture on the deal as a result of the inquiry.
  没有一家银行因为这次调查而对该交易改变立场。
VERB 故作姿态；装腔作势；装模作样
You can say that someoneis posturingwhen you disapprove of their behaviour because you think they are trying to give a particular impression in order to deceive people.
1. She says the President may just be posturing.
  她说总统也许只是在做样子而已。

noun