pose
verb, noun
verb
1 [VN] to create a threat, problem, etc. that has to be dealt with:
to pose a threat / challenge / danger / risk The task poses no special problems.
2 [VN] ~ a question (formal) to ask a question, especially one that needs serious thought
3 [V] ~ (for sb/sth) to sit or stand in a particular position in order to be painted, drawn or photographed:
The delegates posed for a group photograph. They posed briefly for photographs before driving off.
4 [V] ~ as sb to pretend to be sb in order to deceive other people:
The gang entered the building posing as workmen.
5 [V] (usually used in the progressive tenses) (disapproving) to dress or behave in a way that is intended to impress other people:
I saw him out posing in his new sports car.
noun
1 a particular position in which sb stands, sits, etc., especially in order to be painted, drawn or photographed:
a stiff / dramatic pose He adopted a relaxed pose for the camera. I can't hold this pose much longer Idioms:

2 (disapproving) a way of behaving that is not sincere and is only intended to impress other people:
This show of concern is just a pose.
IDIOMS see STRIKE v.

▼ Từ liên quan / Related words

• Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms: affectation   mannerism   affectedness   airs   perplex   vex   stick   get   puzzle   mystify   baffle   beat   bewilder   put   set   place   position   lay   posture   impersonate   personate   model   sit   present