posture

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.

ruСуществительное, 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.esSustantivo que designa la posición o disposición del cuerpo y sus extremidades, o la manera característica de mantener el cuerpo; también puede referirse a una actitud mental racionalizada o, en contexto militar, a las capacidades en términos de personal y material que influyen en la capacidad para librar una guerra.frNom désignant la position ou la tenue du corps et de ses membres, ou la manière caractéristique de se tenir ; peut aussi désigner une attitude mentale rationalisée ou, dans un contexte militaire, les capacités en termes de personnel et de matériel influant sur la capacité à mener une guerre.deSubstantiv, das die Haltung oder Stellung des Körpers und seiner Gliedmaßen oder eine charakteristische Art bezeichnet, den Körper zu halten; kann auch eine rationalisierte geistige Einstellung oder, im militärischen Kontext, die personellen und materiellen Möglichkeiten meinen, die die Kriegsführungsfähigkeit beeinflussen.ptSubstantivo que designa a posição ou o arranjo do corpo e de seus membros, ou a maneira habitual de manter o corpo; também pode indicar uma atitude mental ou postura assumida, e, no contexto militar, os recursos em pessoal e material que afetam a capacidade de fazer a guerra.zh名词，指身体及其四肢的位置或摆放方式，或保持身体的典型姿态；也可指理性化的心理态度或立场；在军事语境中，指人员与物资方面的能力，影响作战能力。arاسم يدل على وضع الجسم أو ترتيب أعضائه، أو الهيئة المميزة التي يحمل بها المرء جسده؛ ويُستعمل أيضًا للدلالة على موقف ذهني أو سياسي متخذ، وفي السياق العسكري على الإمكانات من حيث الأفراد والعتاد المؤثرة في القدرة على خوض الحرب.

1. Body arrangement A2 formal

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

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

   ruОсанкаesPostura corporalfrPosture (position du corps)deKörperhaltungptPosturazh姿势arوضعية الجسم

   Синонимы: alignmentattitudebearingcarriageposepositionstance

2. Characteristic bearing B1 formal

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

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

   ruОсанкаespostura corporalfrposturedeKörperhaltungptPosturazh体态arمِشْيَة

   Синонимы: attitudebearingcarriagedeportmentposestance

3. Mental attitude B2 formal

   A rationalized or deliberate mental attitude or stance towards something.

   • 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.

   ruПозицияesPostura mentalfrPosture (attitude mentale)deHaltungptPosturazh立场arموقف

   Синонимы: attitudedispositionorientationoutlookpositionstancestandpointviewpoint

4. Military capability C1 formal political

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

   • 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.

   ruБоеготовностьespostura militarfrPosture militairedeMilitärische BereitschaftptPostura militarzh战备状态arالجاهزية القتالية

   Синонимы: dispositionpositionpreparednessreadinessstance

• postures plural form
• postures' possessive plural form
• posture's possessive singular form

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

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия принятия определённой позы или позиции, часто для эффекта или чтобы произвести определённое впечатление.esVerbo que designa la acción de adoptar una pose o actitud determinada, a menudo para impresionar o causar un efecto concreto; también puede referirse a fingir o aparentar algo.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de prendre une certaine pose ou posture, souvent pour l'effet produit ou afin de donner une impression particulière.deVerb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, eine bestimmte Haltung oder Position einzunehmen, oft um eine Wirkung zu erzielen oder einen bestimmten Eindruck zu machen.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de assumir uma determinada pose ou posição, muitas vezes para causar efeito ou causar certa impressão.zh动词，指摆出某种姿势或姿态，常为给人留下印象或制造效果而故意做作。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على اتخاذ وضعية أو هيئة معينة للجسم، وغالبًا بقصد التأثير أو إظهار صورة معينة أمام الآخرين.

1. Behave affectedly B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruПозироватьesAfectar posturasfrSe donner des airsdeSich aufspielenptPosarzh装模作样arالتظاهر والتفاخر

   Синонимы: attitudinizegrandstandpeacockposeput on airsshow off

2. Assume a pose B2 formal

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

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

   ruПринять позуesAdoptar una posefrPrendre une posedeEine Pose einnehmenptAssumir uma posezh摆姿势arاتخاذ وضعية

   Синонимы: attitudinizemodelposesit

• postured past participle
• postured past simple
• posturing present participle
• postures third person singular