pose
verb- [transitive] pose something
to create a threat, problem, etc. that has to be dealt with 造成（威胁、问题等）；引起；产生 to pose a threat/risk/challenge/danger 构成威胁/风险/挑战/危险 the threat posed by terrorism 恐怖主义造成的威胁 Obesity poses real risks to health and happiness. 肥胖对健康和幸福构成真正的风险。 The task poses no special problems. 这项任务不会造成特别的问题。 to pose a hazard/obstacle/barrier 构成危险/障碍/障碍
Extra ExamplesPollutants in the river pose a real risk to the fish. 河里的污染物对鱼类构成了真正威胁。 the dangers posed by the possession of nuclear weapons 拥有核武器所构成的危险 the environmental threat posed by oil spillages 溢油对环境造成的威胁
- [transitive] pose a question (formal)
to ask a question, especially one that needs serious thought 提问；质询 The new play poses some challenging questions. 这个新剧目提出了一些富挑战性的问题。
- [intransitive] pose (for somebody/something)
to sit or stand in a particular position in order to be painted, drawn or photographed （为画像、摄影）摆好姿势 The delegates posed for a group photograph. 代表们摆好姿势准备拍集体照。 They posed briefly for pictures before driving off. 他们在开车前简单摆了个姿势拍照。 She was only too delighted to pose for the cameras. 她非常乐意在镜头前摆姿势。 He was persuaded to pose for his portrait. 他被说服为自己的肖像摆姿势。
- [intransitive] pose as somebody
to pretend to be somebody in order to trick other people 佯装；冒充；假扮 - [intransitive]
(usually used in the progressive tenses 通常用于进行时 to dress or behave in a way that is intended to impress other people 招摇；炫耀；拿姿作态
Word OriginMiddle English: from Old French poser (verb), from late Latin pausare ‘to pause’, which replaced Latin ponere ‘to place’. The noun dates from the early 19th cent.