pose
To present or constitute a problem, danger, or challenge that needs to be addressed. It also refers to the physical act of assuming a specific position for a photograph, painting, or artistic work.
Exemplos
3 de 5The group had to pose for several minutes while the photographer adjusted the lighting.
The group had to pose for several minutes while the photographer adjusted the lighting.
Rising global temperatures pose a significant threat to biodiversity in the Arctic regions.
Rising global temperatures pose a significant threat to biodiversity in the Arctic regions.
Stop moving and just pose for the camera so we can go eat!
Stop moving and just pose for the camera so we can go eat!
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of a 'poser' at a photo shoot; they are 'presenting' themselves to the camera just like a danger 'presents' itself to you.
Quiz rápido
The sudden lack of funding could ___ a serious challenge to the completion of the project.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: pose
Exemplos
The group had to pose for several minutes while the photographer adjusted the lighting.
everydayThe group had to pose for several minutes while the photographer adjusted the lighting.
Rising global temperatures pose a significant threat to biodiversity in the Arctic regions.
formalRising global temperatures pose a significant threat to biodiversity in the Arctic regions.
Stop moving and just pose for the camera so we can go eat!
informalStop moving and just pose for the camera so we can go eat!
This discovery poses fundamental questions about the nature of dark matter.
academicThis discovery poses fundamental questions about the nature of dark matter.
The entry of a new competitor into the market poses a major risk to our current market share.
businessThe entry of a new competitor into the market poses a major risk to our current market share.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
strike a pose
strike a pose
pose as someone
pose as someone (pretend to be)
pose a problem
pose a problem
Frequentemente confundido com
'Pause' refers to a temporary stop in action, whereas 'pose' refers to presenting a problem or sitting for a photo.
'Propose' means to suggest a plan or idea, while 'pose' is used for presenting a threat or a question.
Notas de uso
Use 'pose' when discussing abstract concepts like threats, risks, or questions in formal writing. In artistic or social contexts, use it to describe staying still for an image.
Erros comuns
Learners often use 'pose' as a noun to mean a problem itself (e.g., 'This is a big pose'), but it should be the verb that introduces the problem (e.g., 'This poses a big problem').
Dica de memorização
Think of a 'poser' at a photo shoot; they are 'presenting' themselves to the camera just like a danger 'presents' itself to you.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Old French 'poser', meaning to put, place, or set down.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
The phrase 'strike a pose' became a major cultural touchstone through fashion photography and Madonna's song 'Vogue'.
Quiz rápido
The sudden lack of funding could ___ a serious challenge to the completion of the project.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: pose
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