pose

• Substantiv, das eine bestimmte Haltung oder Stellung des Körpers bezeichnet, die oft für ein Foto, ein Gemälde oder eine Aufführung eingenommen wird.

A noun referring to a particular position or attitude of the body, often adopted for a photograph, painting, or performance.

1. Body positionA2formal

   A particular position or attitude of the body, especially for a photograph or painting.

   Pose

   • The model held a graceful pose for the portrait.
   • He struck a confident pose for the camera.
   • The yoga instructor demonstrated a difficult pose.

   Synonymeattitudebearingpositionposturestance

2. Pretended attitudeB2formal

   A way of behaving that is intended to impress or deceive others.

   Vortäuschung

   • His concern was just a pose to gain sympathy.
   • She adopted a pose of indifference, but she was actually nervous.
   • The politician's humble pose seemed insincere.

   Synonymeactaffectationfacademasqueradeposturingpretenseshow

   Antonymecandorgenuinenesssincerity

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um die Handlung zu bezeichnen, eine Pose, eine Haltung oder eine Frage darzustellen, anzunehmen oder zu stellen, oft um einen Effekt zu erzielen oder damit etwas betrachtet wird.

A verb used to indicate the act of presenting or assuming a position, attitude, or question, often for effect or consideration.

1. Assume a positionA2formal

   To adopt a particular position or attitude, especially for a photograph or portrait.

   Eine Pose einnehmen

   • The model posed for the photographer.
   • He posed with his family for a holiday picture.
   • She posed gracefully on the red carpet.

   Synonymemodelpositionposturesit

2. Present a problem or questionB2formal

   To create or present a difficulty, threat, or question that needs to be considered.

   Darstellen

   • The new regulations pose a challenge for small businesses.
   • His question posed a serious dilemma for the committee.
   • Climate change poses a significant threat to coastal cities.

   Synonymeadvanceaskconstitutecreatepresentproposeputraisesubmit

3. B1informal

   To pretend to be someone else, often with the intent to deceive.

   Sich ausgeben als

   • He posed as a doctor to gain access to the building.
   • The spy posed as a journalist.
   • She posed as a tourist to avoid suspicion.

   Synonymeimpersonatemasqueradepersonatepretend