| 单词 | gesture |
| 释义 | DEFINITIVE EXAMPLES 权威例句〔OPEN〕He opened the door wide, and gestured for me to come in. 他把门敞开，示意我进去。朗文写作活用〔SEE〕He made an obscene gesture in full view of TV cameras. 他就当着电视摄像机做了个下流手势。朗文写作活用〔SIGN〕Celia began listing their recent purchases and gestured proudly to the fountain. 西莉亚开始数列他们最近购买的东西，还自豪地指给我们看那个人工喷泉。朗文写作活用〔SIGN〕Jim raised his hands in a gesture of despair. 吉姆举起手表示十分失望。朗文写作活用〔SIGN〕Someone in another car started making gestures and pointing at our tires. 另一辆车上有人做手势指着我们的轮胎。朗文写作活用〔SIGN〕The fight started when one of the fans made a rude gesture at a player. 其中一个球迷对着一名球员做粗鲁的动作，于是就打起来了。朗文写作活用〔accompanied〕The chairman accompanied his speech with gestures.会议主席作讲演时附带做着手势。21世纪英汉〔accompany with〕The speaker accompanied his speech with gestures.演讲者边讲边做手势。21世纪英汉〔accompany〕He accompanied his speech with gestures.他演讲时附带做着手势。英汉大词典〔atonement〕He's living in a monastery in a gesture of atonement for human rights abuses committed under his leadership.为了弥补自己当权时对人权的践踏，他以出家来谢罪。柯林斯高阶〔awkward〕Amy made an awkward gesture with her hands.艾米笨拙地做了个手势。外研社新世纪〔beau geste〕A gesture noble in form but meaningless in substance.故作大方的姿势：一种形式上高尚但实质上无意义的姿态美国传统〔beau geste〕A gracious gesture.善行：一种仁慈的姿态美国传统〔beckon〕To make a signaling or summoning gesture.打手势：做一个发信号或召唤的姿势美国传统〔beck〕A gesture of beckoning or summons.抬手：招呼或召唤的手势美国传统〔body language〕The bodily gestures, postures, and facial expressions by which a person communicates nonverbally with others.身体语言：一个人可用来与他人达到非语言交流的手势、体态或脸部表情美国传统〔breast〕He struck his breast in a dramatic gesture.他动作夸张地捶打着自己的胸膛。外研社新世纪〔careless〕He ran a hand through his hair with a careless gesture.他随手理了理头发。朗文当代〔caress〕A gentle touch or gesture of fondness, tenderness, or love.爱抚，轻拍：表示喜爱，温柔或爱慕的轻柔接触或手势美国传统〔chair〕He gestured to an empty chair.他指向一把空椅子。牛津搭配〔chin〕His chin rose in a proud gesture.他骄傲地扬起下巴。牛津搭配〔conciliatory〕The President's speech was hailed as a conciliatory gesture toward business.总统的讲话被视为对商界的安抚性姿态，受到了欢迎。柯林斯高阶〔conciliatory〕The President's speech was hailed as a conciliatory gesture toward business.总统的讲话被视为对商界的安抚性表示, 受到了欢迎。外研社新世纪〔conjuring〕He made a conjuring gesture.他做了一个变戏法的手势。英汉大词典〔credit〕His gift was an extremely kind gesture. Credit where credit's due.他的礼物是很友好的表示，这值得称赞。柯林斯高阶〔cue〕A gesture by a conductor signaling the entrance of a performer or part.提示手势：指挥示意某一表演者或声部进入时所作手势美国传统〔dance〕To move rhythmically usually to music, using prescribed or improvised steps and gestures.跳舞：通常是和着音乐有节奏地移动，用规定的或即兴表演的步伐和手势美国传统〔defiance〕Shaking a stick at somebody is a threatening gesture, or at least one of defiance.向他人挥动棍子是一种威胁的举动, 或者至少是一种挑衅。外研社新世纪〔defiant〕Mark smashed a fist on the desk in a defiant gesture.马克以反叛的态度一拳砸在书桌上。朗文当代〔dismissive〕Cath spread both hands in a dismissive gesture.凯思摊开双手做了个轻蔑的手势。朗文当代〔dissent〕I made a gesture of dissent.我做了个表示不同意的手势。柯林斯高阶〔dramatic〕She put a hand to her head with a dramatic gesture.她动作夸张地把一只手放在头上。麦克米伦高阶〔dramatize〕The speaker dramatized his adventures with many actions and gestures.演说者用许多动作和手势生动描述种种历险遭际。英汉大词典〔economically〕His gestures were economical, his words generally mild.他的肢体语言极尽简化，措词总体温和。柯林斯高阶〔elocution〕The art of public speaking in which gesture, vocal production, and delivery are emphasized.演讲艺术：在公众演讲中强调风度、用词和表达的艺术美国传统〔empty〕Her apology was just an empty gesture.她的道歉只是做个样子而已。韦氏高阶〔even-handedness〕As a gesture of even-handedness, the commission tested our products too.为了表现公正性, 委员会也检验了我们的产品。外研社新世纪〔expansive〕She flung her arms out in an expansive gesture .她尽情地张开双臂。朗文当代〔faith〕They handed over the weapons as a gesture of good faith.他们交出武器以示诚意。牛津高阶〔favour〕These are gestures of genuine friendship with no favours expected in return.这些都是真挚友谊的表示, 并不期待任何回报。外研社新世纪〔feel〕We felt it an appropriate gesture in the circumstances.我们认为那个手势在这种情况下是得体的。麦克米伦高阶〔finality〕He gave a little shrug – a gesture of finality.他微微耸了耸肩——示意事情已成定局。外研社新世纪〔finger〕The man drew a finger across his throat in a threatening gesture.那个男子的手指划过喉咙，做了一个威胁的手势。牛津搭配〔flamboyant〕He lifted his arms in a flamboyant gesture .他抬起胳膊，做了个炫耀的手势。朗文当代〔gesticulate〕To make gestures especially while speaking, as for emphasis.以动作表达：为了强调作手势，尤指讲话时美国传统〔gesticulate〕To say or express by gestures.打手势：用手势说或表达美国传统〔gestural〕She gestured her intention of joining them by waving from the balcony.她在阳台上挥手示意要加入他们队伍。21世纪英汉〔gestural〕The policeman gestured for us to proceed.警察做手势示意我们向前走。21世纪英汉〔gesture politics〕The call for a one-day national strike was dismissed as gesture politics.举行一天全国性罢工的呼吁被斥为姿态政治。剑桥高阶〔gesture〕As a gesture to security, cars were fitted with special locks.出于安全上的考虑，这些汽车装上了专用锁。柯林斯高阶〔gesture〕Brad gestured towards the door. 'Get out.' 布拉德指着门口说，“出去。”朗文当代〔gesture〕Davis gestured to the waiter.戴维斯招手示意服务生过去。牛津搭配〔gesture〕Eating boiled potatoes instead of chips was his only gesture towards healthy eating.他说要注意饮食健康，可也仅仅是用煮土豆代替炸薯条而已。剑桥高阶〔gesture〕He gestured (to me) that it was time to go.他示意（我）该走了。牛津高阶〔gesture〕He gestured angrily towards the house.他朝着房子的方向比了个愤怒的手势。外研社新世纪〔gesture〕He gestured to/for his partner to leave.他示意他的同伴离开。韦氏高阶〔gesture〕He gestures, gesticulates, and moves with the grace of a dancer.他举手投足犹如舞者般优雅。外研社新世纪〔gesture〕He had the respect of his people without the need for grand gestures.他无须装腔作势就赢得了民众的尊敬。牛津搭配〔gesture〕He left the room with an angry gesture.他打了个生气的手势, 离开了房间。外研社新世纪〔gesture〕He throws his hands open in a gesture which clearly indicates his relief.他摊开双手，明确表示他已如释重负。柯林斯高阶〔gesture〕He was fined for making an obscene gesture to the crowd.他因为对着人群做了一个下流的手势而被罚款。外研社新世纪〔gesture〕He waved his arms in a melodramatic gesture.他夸张地挥舞着双臂。牛津搭配〔gesture〕His arm was raised in a gesture of defiance.他把胳膊抬起来做了个表示反抗的手势。韦氏高阶〔gesture〕In a dramatic gesture, he threw the money on the table.他以夸张的手势将钱扔在桌上。牛津搭配〔gesture〕It was a very generous gesture.这是相当慷慨之举。麦克米伦高阶〔gesture〕Jack gestured to us from across the room.杰克从房间的另一头向我们示意。麦克米伦高阶〔gesture〕Jim raised his hands in a despairing gesture.吉姆举起双手，做出绝望的手势。朗文当代〔gesture〕Luke made an obscene gesture with his finger.卢克用手指做了一个下流的手势。朗文当代〔gesture〕Maria gestured expressively as she talked.玛丽亚讲话时手和头的动作很有表现力。麦克米伦高阶〔gesture〕Maxham held up two fingers in an obscene gesture.马克斯汉姆举起两指，做了个下流的手势。麦克米伦高阶〔gesture〕Sarah made a menacing gesture with her fist.萨拉用拳头做了一个威胁性的动作。柯林斯高阶〔gesture〕Several hostages were released as a goodwill gesture.为了表示善意，几名人质获得了释放。牛津搭配〔gesture〕She gestured at him to step back.她招手示意他向后站。牛津搭配〔gesture〕She gestured for them to come in.她示意让他们进来。牛津高阶〔gesture〕She gestured her intention.她用手势表明自己的意图。外研社新世纪〔gesture〕She made a rude gesture at the other driver.她对另一个司机做了个粗鲁的手势。剑桥高阶〔gesture〕She waved us away with an impatient gesture.她不耐烦地挥手打发我们走开。牛津搭配〔gesture〕The Queen has now made a gesture towards public opinion.女王现已摆出尊重民意的姿态。朗文当代〔gesture〕The government donated £500,000 as a gesture of goodwill.该政府捐助了50万英镑以示友善。剑桥高阶〔gesture〕The government has made a gesture towards public opinion(= has tried to do sth that the public will like).政府已做出顺应民意的姿态。牛津高阶〔gesture〕The invasion attempt was intended as a political gesture against his opponents.这一侵略企图是对他的对手的一个政治性暗示。牛津搭配〔gesture〕There's not greater gesture of love than having someone's name tattooed on your body.没有比将某人姓名文到身上更绝妙的示爱方式了。柯林斯高阶〔gesture〕They gestured that I should follow.他们示意让我跟在后面。牛津高阶〔gesture〕They communicate entirely by gesture.他们全靠打手势沟通。牛津搭配〔gesture〕They communicated entirely by gesture.他们完全用手势交流。牛津高阶〔gesture〕They decided it would be a nice gesture to send her a card.他们决定给她寄一张卡片，认为这是一种友好的表示。朗文当代〔gesture〕To show, express, or direct by gestures.用手势表现、表达或指导美国传统〔gesture〕We do not accept responsibility but we will refund the money as a gesture of goodwill.我们不承担责任，不过我们愿意退款以表示我们的善意。牛津高阶〔gesture〕When he asked where the children were, she gestured vaguely in the direction of the beach.他问她孩子们在哪里，她心不在焉地朝沙滩方向指了一下。剑桥高阶〔good turn〕An act or gesture that helps another person; a favor.善意行为：帮助其它人的行动或是表示；一份恩惠美国传统〔goodwill〕As a gesture of goodwill, we agreed to do the work free of charge.作为一种友好的表示，我们同意免费做那项工作。麦克米伦高阶〔goodwill〕I invited them to dinner as a gesture of goodwill.我邀请他们来吃饭, 以示友好。外研社新世纪〔goodwill〕I invited them to dinner, a gesture of goodwill.我请他们吃饭以示友善。柯林斯高阶〔goodwill〕Releasing the hostages has been seen as a gesture of goodwill/a goodwill gesture.释放人质被视为表示友好的姿态。剑桥高阶〔goodwill〕They allowed him to keep the extra money as a gesture of goodwill.他们让他留下多余的钱，以示友好。韦氏高阶〔goodwill〕They declared a ceasefire from midnight on New Year's Eve to promote peace and as a gesture of goodwill.为了促进和平及表示善意, 他们宣布自新年前一天午夜开始停火。外研社新世纪〔grand〕He punctuated his story with grand gestures.他在讲述中不时插入一些庄重的手势。外研社新世纪〔greeting〕A word or gesture of welcome or salutation.问候，招呼：一个欢迎或致敬的词语或姿态美国传统〔handsel〕To launch with a ceremonial gesture or gift.以仪式或贺礼开张美国传统〔high-five〕A gesture of greeting, elation, or victory in which one person slaps an upraised palm against that of another person.保持致意、欢欣或胜利的手势，即一人拍击另一人向上举起的手掌美国传统〔impatience〕He shook his head in a gesture of impatience.他不耐烦地摇了摇头。牛津搭配〔impatience〕He threw it aside with an impatient gesture and another oath and walked off.他不耐烦地把它扔到一边,又骂了一句,然后走开了。柯林斯高阶〔imperious〕She raised her hand in an imperious gesture.她傲慢地扬起手。朗文当代〔impulsive〕Inviting them had been an impulsive gesture.邀请他们是一时冲动的表现。麦克米伦高阶〔incomprehension〕He spread his hands in a gesture of incomprehension.他摊开双手表示不理解。朗文当代〔incongruous〕His gestures seemed incongruous to what he was.他的举手投足似乎跟他的职业身份格格不入。英汉大词典〔indeterminate〕He made an indeterminate gesture with his head.他用头作了一个意义含糊的动作。英汉大词典〔magnanimously〕He was a man capable of magnanimous gestures.他是一个很有雅量的人。柯林斯高阶〔magnanimous〕He was a man capable of magnanimous gestures.他是一个很有雅量的人。外研社新世纪〔make yourself understood〕Since they spoke only Swahili, we used signs and gestures to make ourselves understood.因为他们只会说斯瓦希里语，因此我们就借助动作和手势让对方明白我们的意思。剑桥高阶〔make〕He made a gesture with his left hand.他用左手做了个手势。外研社新世纪〔master〕She was a master of gesture and emphases.她特别会做手势和使用强调语气。外研社新世纪〔meaning〕The meaning of his gesture was clear.他手势的含义很清楚。剑桥高阶〔mime〕The art of portraying characters and acting out situations or a narrative by gestures and body movement without the use of words; pantomime.哑剧，模拟表演：用手势和身体的动作而不用言语来表现人物和场景或者来叙事的艺术；哑剧美国传统〔mime〕To act out with gestures and body movement.模拟：通过手势和身体的动作来表达美国传统〔mime〕To portray characters and situations by gesture and body movement.作模拟表演：通过手势和身体的动作来表现人物和场景美国传统〔mission〕There is an enormous sense of mission in his speech and gesture.他的一言一行都带着强烈的使命感。外研社新世纪〔mission〕There is an enormous sense of mission in his speech and gesture.他的一言一行都带着强烈的使命感。柯林斯高阶〔motion〕A meaningful or expressive change in the position of the body or a part of the body; a gesture.姿势的变化：身体或身体某部位有意义的、有表达力的位置改变；手势美国传统〔much〕Greg made a vague gesture to indicate how much.格雷格做了一个含糊的手势表示有多少。柯林斯高阶〔munificent〕Donating a new library to the school was a munificent gesture.向学校捐助一座新图书馆是慷慨之举。英汉大词典〔obeisance〕A gesture or movement of the body, such as a curtsy, that expresses deference or homage.敬礼：表示尊重或敬意的一种人体姿势或动作，如屈膝礼美国传统〔obscene〕Bradford made an obscene gesture .布拉德福德做了个下流手势。朗文当代〔obscene〕He made an obscene gesture at the driver who cut him off.他对超他车的那个司机做了个下流手势。韦氏高阶〔obscene〕He was fined for making an obscene gesture at the umpire.他因对裁判员做了个下流手势而被罚。麦克米伦高阶〔pantomime〕An ancient Roman theatrical performance in which one actor played all the parts by means of gesture and movement, accompanied by a narrative chorus.古罗马哑剧表演：一种古罗马剧场表演形式，一个演员通过手势和姿势，并伴以讲述的合唱来演出全部的情节美国传统〔pantomime〕The telling of a story without words, by means of bodily movements, gestures, and facial expressions.哑剧表演：不用语言，借助于身体、动作、手势和面部表情来讲述故事美国传统〔pantomime〕They were made welcome with the usual pantomime of exaggerated smiles and gestures.他们受到了一如往常的欢迎，夸张的笑容和姿态如同一场闹剧。柯林斯高阶〔pat〕He patted my arm in a brotherly gesture.他以兄弟般的友好态度拍拍我的胳臂。英汉大词典〔pat〕To stroke lightly as a gesture of affection.爱抚：轻轻抚摸以示爱意美国传统〔petulantly〕He picked the pen up with a petulant gesture.他生气地拿起那支钢笔。柯林斯高阶〔prayerful〕Typical or indicative of prayer, as a mannerism, gesture, or facial expression.祈祷者式的：在风格、动作或脸部表面等方面象征或表示祈祷（者）的美国传统〔precede〕He gestured to Alice to precede them from the room.他给艾丽斯做手势，让她在他们前面离开房间。柯林斯高阶〔provocative〕The gesture was sexually provocative, leaving no room for doubt as to her intentions.那个手势是挑逗性的, 她的意图暴露无遗。外研社新世纪〔quiet〕She started to speak but a gesture from her husband quieted her at once.她开始讲话, 但丈夫的一个手势就让她立刻住了嘴。外研社新世纪〔reciprocal〕They expected a reciprocal gesture before more hostages could be freed.在更多人质能够获得自由之前, 他们期望看到双方都有相应的表示。外研社新世纪〔reciprocal〕They expected a reciprocal gesture before more hostages could be freed.在更多人质获得自由之前他们期望看到对方也有相应的表示。柯林斯高阶〔reciprocate〕They appreciated her kindness but were not ready to reciprocate the gesture.他们感激她的好意，但是还没有准备好报答她。韦氏高阶〔reciprocate〕We will certainly reciprocate that particular gesture.我们当然会对那一姿态做出回应。外研社新世纪〔reconciliation〕In a bold gesture of reconciliation, the government released the rebel leader.政府以大胆的和解姿态释放了叛军首领。牛津搭配〔reconciliation〕Their handshake appeared to be a gesture of reconciliation.他们的握手似乎是和解的表示。外研社新世纪〔reconciliation〕Their handshake appeared to be a gesture of reconciliation.他们的握手似乎是和解的表示。柯林斯高阶〔reply〕To respond by an action or a gesture.答复：用动作或手势作答美国传统〔revive〕It was a goodwill gesture which revived hopes of a resumption in peace talks.这一友好的表示使得人们对恢复和谈重新燃起希望。外研社新世纪〔rudely〕Luke made a rude gesture with his finger.卢克用手指做了个下流的手势。柯林斯高阶〔rude〕Luke made a rude gesture with his finger.卢克用手指做了个下流的手势。外研社新世纪〔salutation〕A gesture of greeting, such as a bow or kiss.敬礼：问候的姿式，如鞠躬或亲吻美国传统〔salute〕To make a gesture of greeting or respect.敬礼：做表示问候或尊敬的姿式美国传统〔salute〕To recognize (a superior) with a gesture prescribed by military regulations, as by raising the hand to the cap.行军礼：对（上级）做军规规定的姿式表示问候，如举手至帽美国传统〔shrug〕An expressive gesture of raising the shoulders.耸肩：一种提高肩膀的表现性的姿式美国传统〔shrug〕To raise (the shoulders), especially as a gesture of doubt, disdain, or indifference.耸（肩）：提高（肩膀），尤其作为一种表示怀疑、蔑视或漠然的姿式美国传统〔significance〕It was a gesture that had some significance for his supporters.这是一个对他的支持者有着某种特别意义的手势。麦克米伦高阶〔simulate〕He lifted his hands in a gesture meant to simulate amazement.他举起双手，做了个假装惊异的手势。麦克米伦高阶〔snook〕A gesture of derision or defiance.轻蔑的动作：表示轻蔑或讨厌的动作美国传统〔solidarity〕Demonstrations were held as a gesture of solidarity with the hung er strikers.人们举行示威游行，以表示对绝食抗议者的支持。牛津高阶〔solidarity〕Hospital staff staged a protest as a gesture of solidarity with the striking nurses.医院工作人员举行抗议以示与罢工的护士们团结一致。牛津搭配〔spread out〕David made a gesture, spreading out his hands as if he were showing that he had no explanation to make.戴维做了个手势, 摊开双手, 好像在说他没什么可解释的。外研社新世纪〔spurn〕These gestures have been spurned.这些表示都被高傲地拒绝了。外研社新世纪〔spurn〕These gestures have been spurned.这些表示都遭到了拒绝。柯林斯高阶〔strike〕An act or a gesture of striking.打的动作或姿势美国传统〔supplication〕He raised his arms in a gesture of supplication.他举起双手, 做出祈求的样子。外研社新世纪〔supplication〕He raised his arms in a gesture of supplication.他举起双手，做祈求状。柯林斯高阶〔surprised〕She appeared genuinely surprised by this gesture of affection.看来她真的被这个爱意的表示惊呆了。牛津搭配〔sweep〕With a gesture of frustration, she swept the cards from the table.她懊恼地把桌子上的牌都拂到了地上。柯林斯高阶〔symbolically〕It was a simple enough gesture, but symbolically important.这只是一个非常简单的举动，却寓意深刻。柯林斯高阶〔symbolically〕It was a simple enough gesture, but symbolically important.这是个再简单不过的举动, 但是具有重要的象征意义。外研社新世纪〔symbolic〕It was a largely symbolic gesture from a government trying to win support.这在很大程度上是一个希望赢得支持的政府所作出的象征性姿态。朗文当代〔symbolic〕The protest was a symbolic gesture of anger at official policy.这次抗议是对官方政策极度不满的一种表示。朗文当代〔symbolism〕The symbolism of every gesture will be of vital importance during the short state visit.在此次短暂国事访问期间的一举一动都将有着至关重要的象征意义。外研社新世纪〔tear〕He kissed her cheek, a gesture that brought tears to her eyes.他亲亲她的脸，这个举动让她潸然泪下。朗文当代〔tensely〕This gesture of goodwill did little to improve the tense atmosphere at the talks.这一友好姿态基本上没有改善会谈的紧张气氛。柯林斯高阶〔terminal〕He sat up in a gesture of terminal exasperation.暴怒之下他坐了起来。外研社新世纪〔theatrically〕In a theatrical gesture Glass clamped his hand over his eyes.格拉斯做了一个夸张的手势，用一只手将双眼紧紧捂上了。柯林斯高阶〔token〕The announcement was welcomed as a step in the right direction, but was widely seen as a token gesture.该公告被认为是向正确方向迈进的一步，因而受到欢迎，但也被普遍看作是一种象征性的姿态。柯林斯高阶〔token〕The government has only made a token gesture towards helping the unemployed.政府只不过是做做样子表示了一下对失业者的帮助。牛津高阶〔token〕The government thinks it can get away with token gestures on environmental issues.政府以为它在环境问题上做个样子就能敷衍过去。朗文当代〔trousers〕He dropped his trousers in a rude gesture.他粗野地脱下了裤子。牛津搭配〔wag〕She wagged a finger under his nose in a taunting gesture.她当着他的面嘲弄地摇晃着手指。柯林斯高阶〔weary〕He rested his head on his hand with a weary gesture.他把头靠在手上，一副疲惫的样子。麦克米伦高阶〔wince〕A shrinking or startled movement or gesture.退缩，惊起：退缩或惊起的动作或手势美国传统Dooley gestured expansively with his cigar and caught the ash with his other hand.杜雷拿着他的雪茄夸张地挥了一下，然后用另一只手接住烟灰。剑桥国际He accompanied his speech with gestures. 他演讲时附带做著手势。译典通He is a vulgar man to make such gestures.他做这种手势，真是下流。剑桥国际He made an imperative gesture. 他做了个命令式的手势。译典通He raised his hands in a gesture of despair. 他举起双手表示绝望。译典通He was a performer who loved making grandiloquent gesture.他是一个喜欢打夸张手势的演员。剑桥国际I gestured the child over. 我朝孩子打手势叫他过来。译典通In a paternalistic gesture, the general has arranged for his troops to be covered by life insurance.以一种家长的态度，将军安排好叫部队官兵全都进行人生保险。剑桥国际It was a meaningless gesture.那个手势毫无意思。剑桥国际Not having butter on his potatoes was his gesture towards a healthy diet.他吃的土豆上没涂黄油表示他要开始健康饮食。剑桥国际Releasing the hostages has been seen as a gesture of goodwill/a goodwill gesture.释放人质被视作是一个友好的表示。剑桥国际Sam raised his arms in a helpless gesture. 山姆举起双臂作了个无可奈何的姿势。译典通She gestured (= directed with part of her body) her son to be quiet.她示意她的儿子，叫他安静些。剑桥国际She is not legally bound to pay the debts, but she has agreed to do so as a gesture of goodwill.她并没有法律义务偿付债务，但作为友善的表示她已同意这样做。剑桥国际That was just a magniloquent gesture on his part. Nothing substantial that is worth reporting. 那只是他华而不实的一种姿态而已。没有任何值得报导的实质意义。译典通The head of our department gestured (= directed with part of her body) me over to the seat next to her.我们部门的主任示意我坐到她旁边的那个位置上去。剑桥国际The rebels’pacific gestures (= acts intended to achieve peace) have met with little response from the army.造反者和平的姿态未得到军队什么反应。剑桥国际They gave him the title of company president as a face-saving gesture, although he no longer had any power.尽管他不再掌权，但为了保全他的面子，他们给他个公司总裁的头衔。剑桥国际What better finale to her career than this extravagant gesture.以这种极尽奢华的方式来结束她的生涯是再也合适不过了。剑桥国际When he asked where the children were, she gestured (= moved part of her body) vaguely in the direction of the beach.当他问及孩子在哪儿时，她略略示意是海滩那个方向。剑桥国际 |
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