posture

• Существительное, обозначающее положение или расположение тела и его конечностей, или характерную манеру держать тело; также может обозначать рационализированную умственную установку или, в военном контексте, возможности с точки зрения личного состава и материальных средств, влияющие на способность вести войну.

A noun referring to the position or arrangement of the body and its limbs, or a characteristic way of bearing one's body; it can also denote a rationalized mental attitude or, in a military context, capability in terms of personnel and materiel that affect the capacity to fight a war.

1. Body arrangementA2formal

   The position or arrangement of the body and its limbs, especially when standing or sitting.

   Осанка

   • Good posture is important for back health.
   • She maintained a straight posture during the interview.
   • His slouched posture suggested he was tired.

   Синонимыalignmentattitudebearingcarriageposepositionstance

2. Characteristic bearingB1formal

   A characteristic way of holding or carrying one's body.

   Осанка

   • The dancer's elegant posture captivated the audience.
   • He has a confident posture that commands respect.
   • Her military posture was rigid and disciplined.

   Синонимыattitudebearingcarriagedeportmentposestance

3. B2formal

   A rationalized or deliberate mental attitude or stance towards something.

   Позиция

   • The company adopted a defensive posture regarding the new regulations.
   • His political posture is one of cautious optimism.
   • She took a firm posture on the issue of climate change.

   Синонимыattitudedispositionorientationoutlookpositionstancestandpointviewpoint

4. Military capabilityC1formalpolitical

   The overall capability in terms of personnel and materiel that affects the capacity to engage in warfare.

   Боеготовность

   • The nation's military posture was strengthened after the treaty.
   • They reviewed their defensive posture along the border.
   • A strong naval posture is essential for protecting trade routes.

   Синонимыdispositionpositionpreparednessreadinessstance

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия принятия определённой позы или позиции, часто для эффекта или чтобы произвести определённое впечатление.

A verb used to indicate the act of adopting a particular position or attitude, often for effect or to convey a certain impression.

1. Behave affectedlyB2formal

   To behave in an artificial or exaggerated way to impress others or gain attention.

   Позировать

   • The politician postured for the cameras during the debate.
   • She postured as an expert despite having little knowledge.
   • He tends to posture in meetings to appear more important.

   Синонимыattitudinizegrandstandpeacockposeput on airsshow off

2. Assume a poseB2formal

   To take a particular physical position or stance, often for artistic or photographic purposes.

   Принять позу

   • The model postured gracefully for the painter.
   • He postured in a dramatic stance for the sculpture.
   • The dancers postured elegantly before the performance began.

   Синонимыattitudinizemodelposesit