gesture

• 表示身体动作的名词，尤指用手或头部的动作来表达想法、情感或意图；也指为表达态度或意图而做出的姿态或表示。

A noun referring to a movement of the body, especially the hands or head, used to express an idea, emotion, or intention.

1. Body movementA2formal

   A movement of part of the body, especially the hands or head, to express an idea or feeling.

   手势

   • He made a rude gesture at the driver.
   • She used hand gestures to explain the directions.
   • A thumbs-up gesture means approval.

   同义词beckonindicationmotionmovementnodsignsignalwave

2. Kind actionB1formal

   An action performed to express a feeling or intention, often kindness or goodwill.

   善意举动

   • Sending flowers was a thoughtful gesture.
   • Her offer to help was a generous gesture.
   • The donation was a gesture of support for the community.

   同义词actdeedfavorkindnesstoken

• 动词，指用手或头做出动作来表达想法、情感或意图。

A verb used to indicate the act of making a movement, usually of the hands or head, to express an idea, emotion, or intention.

1. Make a movementB1formal

   To move your hand, arm, or head to express an idea or feeling.

   做手势

   • He gestured for her to come closer.
   • She gestured towards the door to indicate they should leave.
   • The teacher gestured to the board to explain the concept.

   同义词beckongesticulateindicatemotionnodsignsignalwave

2. Communicate non-verballyB1formal

   To express something through body movements rather than words.

   打手势

   • He gestured his approval with a nod.
   • She gestured that everything was fine by waving her hand.
   • They gestured wildly to get the driver's attention.

   同义词beckongesticulateindicatemimemotionnodpointsignsignalwave

   反义词speakutter