pose
pose — 動詞
1. to be the source of something unwanted, especially a difficulty, danger, or ques
造成；引起
引起問題、危險或困難
to be the source of something unwanted, especially a difficulty, danger, or question that must be dealt with
The abandoned factory poses a serious safety risk to children in the neighbourhood.
那間廢棄工廠對社區裡的孩子構成了嚴重的安全風險。
pose a risk to [someone]
Rising global temperatures pose a direct threat to coastal communities around the world.
全球氣溫上升對世界各地的沿海社區構成了直接威脅。
pose a threat to [something]
Prolonged Internet outages pose major problems for small businesses that rely on online sales.
長時間的網路中斷對依賴線上銷售的小型企業造成重大問題。
Airport security staff must check whether an item poses any danger before allowing it on the plane.
機場安檢人員必須檢查物品是否構成危險，才能讓它帶上飛機。
The sudden departure of the CEO posed a difficult question for the board of directors.
執行長的突然離職給董事會帶來了一個棘手的問題。
文法句型
pose + noun phrase
用法筆記
Object is typically something negative: threat, risk, problem, danger, challenge, or difficulty. This sense cannot be used with positive outcomes — for example, you would not say 'pose an opportunity'.
常見錯誤
2. to put forward a question, query, or topic for discussion or consideration, typi
提出
在正式場合提出問題
to put forward a question, query, or topic for discussion or consideration, typically in a formal or official setting
During the press conference, a journalist posed a sharp question about the new tax policy.
在記者會上，一名記者針對新的稅收政策提出了一個尖銳的問題。
pose a question about [topic]
The professor paused to let the students pose any questions they had about the lecture.
教授停頓了一下，讓學生提出對講座內容的任何疑問。
At the town hall meeting, several residents posed difficult questions about the planned construction.
在市政會議上，幾位居民對計畫中的建設工程提出了棘手的問題。
The committee chair invited members to pose their concerns before the final vote was taken.
委員會主席邀請成員在最終投票前提出他們的疑慮。
- ask
everyday, neutral; can be used in any register
- raise
similar level of formality; 'raise a question' suggests introducing a topic for discussion
- put forward
phrasal verb; suggests submitting something for consideration
文法句型
pose + noun phrase (a question / a query / a concern)
用法筆記
More formal than 'ask'. Typically used in official meetings, press conferences, academic seminars, and parliamentary sessions. The object is usually a question, query, or concern, not a person.
常見錯誤
3. to hold your body in a fixed arrangement so that a photograph can be taken or an
擺姿勢
擺好姿勢供拍照或繪畫
to hold your body in a fixed arrangement so that a photograph can be taken or an artist can draw, paint, or sculpt you
The bride and groom posed patiently for photographs under the cherry blossom tree.
新娘和新郎耐心地在櫻花樹下擺好姿勢，讓攝影師拍照。
pose for photographs
Yuna asked the model to pose with her left hand resting lightly on her hip.
Yuna 請模特兒擺出左手輕輕放在臀部上的姿勢。
For the family portrait, the children posed on the front steps as their parents stood behind.
拍全家福時，孩子們在前臺階上擺好姿勢，父母則站在他們身後。
The sculptor asked the young woman to pose on a wooden stool with her chin lifted.
雕塑家請那名年輕女子坐在木凳上擺好姿勢，下巴抬起。
Amira felt awkward posing before the art class, but her teacher assured her she was doing fine.
Amira 在美術課前擺姿勢時感到很不自在，但老師向她保證她做得很好。
文法句型
pose for + noun phrase (photograph / painting / portrait / artist)
用法筆記
Often followed by 'for' to indicate the purpose (photograph, painting) or the person receiving the image (a photographer, a painter). Can also be followed by an adverbial phrase describing how the body is placed.
常見錯誤
4. to behave in an insincere or artificial way, trying to appear more knowledgeable
裝腔作勢
假裝有某種特質以引人注目
to behave in an insincere or artificial way, trying to appear more knowledgeable, sophisticated, or important than you really are
At gallery openings Rohan pretends to be an art critic, but everyone knows he is just posing.
Rohan 在畫廊開幕式上假裝自己是藝術評論家，但大家都知道他只是在裝腔作勢。
just posing — pretending for admiration
Maja talks about philosophy books she has never read, and it is clear she is only posing.
Maja 談論她從未讀過的哲學書，很明顯她只是在裝樣子。
Christopher likes to pose as a wealthy businessman, but his clothes come from a discount store.
Christopher 喜歡假裝成有錢的企業家，但他的衣服都是從折扣商店買的。
Some people on social media pose as travellers by posting photos from other people's holidays.
有些人在社群媒體上冒充旅行者，張貼從別人度假照片裡翻拍的照片。
Minh pretended to understand the opera performance, but his friends could tell he was just posing.
Minh 假裝聽懂了那場歌劇演出，但他的朋友們看得出來他只是在裝腔作勢。
- pretend
broader meaning; can be neutral or negative; does not require an audience
- show off
informal phrasal verb; focuses on trying to impress others rather than deception
- put on airs
idiomatic; suggests behaving in a superior or snobbish way
- be genuine
to act in a sincere, authentic way
文法句型
pose as + noun phrase
用法筆記
Often takes 'as' to specify the role being pretended: 'pose as a doctor / an expert / a journalist'. Carries a negative connotation of insincerity. When no role follows, the phrase 'just posing' or 'only posing' is common.
常見錯誤
pose — 名詞
1. a fixed arrangement of a person's body held for a photograph, painting, or other
姿勢
拍照或繪畫時身體的固定位置
a fixed arrangement of a person's body held for a photograph, painting, or other artistic purpose
The yoga instructor moved from one pose to the next, holding each for several deep breaths.
瑜珈教練從一個姿勢換到下一個，每個姿勢都停留好幾次深呼吸。
hold a pose
The photographer asked the couple to strike a natural pose, rather than something too stiff.
攝影師請那對情侶擺出自然的姿勢，不要太僵硬。
strike a pose
Élise held an elegant pose for the portrait painter for almost an hour without complaining.
Élise 為肖像畫家保持一個優雅的姿勢將近一個小時，完全沒有抱怨。
Athletes often practise their victory poses in front of a mirror before a big competition.
運動員經常在大賽前對著鏡子練習他們的勝利姿勢。
The children could not keep a straight pose for the school photo — they kept giggling.
孩子們拍畢業照時沒辦法維持端正的姿勢——他們一直咯咯地笑。
用法筆記
Common collocations include 'strike a pose' (adopt a pose suddenly or dramatically), 'hold a pose' (stay still in a pose), and 'adopt / assume a pose' (take up a particular position).
常見錯誤
2. behaviour that is intended to make others believe you are more interesting, cult
裝模作樣
假裝有某種特質的行為
behaviour that is intended to make others believe you are more interesting, cultured, or important than you truly are
Maeve claims she only reads classic literature, but her friends know it is just a pose.
Maeve 聲稱自己只讀經典文學作品，但她的朋友們知道這只是在裝樣子。
it is just a pose — pretense, not genuine
His enthusiasm for modern jazz seems like a pose designed to impress his arty colleagues.
他對現代爵士樂的熱情似乎只是為了取悅那些文藝氣息的同事而裝出來的。
The politician's concern for working families is nothing more than a pose aimed at winning votes.
那位政治人物對勞工家庭的關懷不過是為了爭取選票而裝出來的姿態。
Rebelliousness is just a pose for Renata — at home she follows every rule her parents set.
叛逆對 Renata 來說只是裝樣子——在家裡她嚴格遵守父母訂下的每一條規矩。
Adisa's love for classical music was just a pose to fit in with his new friends.
Adisa 喜愛古典音樂的樣子只是為了融入新朋友而裝出來的姿態。
- pretense
more general; can refer to any false appearance, not just for impressing others
- affectation
suggests a specific habit or behaviour adopted artificially
- act
informal; implies behaviour that is not genuine, like a performance
- sincerity
genuine, honest behaviour without pretense
用法筆記
Almost always singular and used with an article or possessive: 'a pose', 'her pose', 'just a pose'. Common in the phrases 'it is all a pose', 'merely a pose', 'nothing but a pose'.