✨ 语义深度解析
gesture
高考核心词 作文加分词 难度 3/5 ⏱ 3 分钟
核心
用身体或行动来传递无法用语言完整表达的信息
释义
1
n.手势,身体动作(传递信息的肢体动作)
She made a welcoming gesture and invited us inside.
她做了一个欢迎的手势,邀请我们进来。
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n.象征性举动(表达情感或态度的行为)
Donating to the charity was a gesture of goodwill from the company.
向慈善机构捐款是公司的一个善意举动
3
v.做手势,示意
He gestured towards the exit, signalling that it was time to leave.
他朝出口做了个手势,示意该离开了。
语感
gesture = 说话以外的语言——动作和行动都能传话
手势姿态举动示意
陷阱
⚠️gesture vs. action:象征信号 vs. 实际行动
The government's donation was seen as merely a symbolic gesture, not a real solution.
gesture = 任何行动
gesture 在此强调「象征性、表达态度的举动」,不一定产生实质改变;action 才强调实际效果
政府的捐款被视为仅仅是一种象征性姿态,而非真正的解决方案。
⚠️gesture 动词:做手势,不是说话
He gestured that he was hungry.
(误)他用手势表示他饿了。
gesture 动词表示「用肢体动作示意」,后接方向或方式;不接 that 从句
He gestured towards the kitchen, signalling that he was hungry.
他朝厨房做了个手势,表示他饿了。
近义辨析
gesture vs action
gesture 动作/行为作为信息载体,强调象征意义 action 实际行动,强调结果和效果
Sending flowers was a kind gesture that meant a lot to her.
送花是一个善意的举动,对她意义重大。
The government needs to take concrete action to reduce carbon emissions.
政府需要采取具体行动来减少碳排放。
写作加分
✨ 加分词
替换:actionthing to do
人际关系类议论文国际关系/外交话题
普通
Giving a gift is a nice action to show appreciation.
送礼物是表达感激的好行动。
加分 ✨
Small gestures of appreciation, such as handwritten notes or public recognition, can significantly boost workplace morale.
小小的感恩举动——如手写便条或公开表彰——能显著提升工作场所士气。
常用搭配
a gesture of goodwill / support善意 / 支持的举动
a symbolic gesture象征性姿态
make a gesture做手势;做一个(象征性)举动
gesture towards朝……做手势,示意
body language and gestures肢体语言和手势
词根
gesture 来自拉丁 gerere(做、执行)→ 做出来的动作 = 手势/举动
考考你
Q1近义选词
选择最恰当的词填空:
The charity concert raised millions, but critics argued it was a ___ rather than a long-term solution to poverty.
Agesture
Baction
✓ 慈善音乐会筹集了数百万资金,但批评者认为这只是一种姿态,而非解决贫困的长期方案。
强调「象征性举动,不产生实质改变」用 gesture;action 强调实际效果
Q2对错判断
判断下面句子里 gestured 的用法是否正确:
The tour guide gestured that the ancient temple was built over 2,000 years ago.
✓ 正确版本
The tour guide gestured towards the ancient temple and explained it was built over 2,000 years ago.
导游朝古庙做了个手势,并解释说它建于2000多年前。
gesture 动词后接方向(towards/at),不接 that 从句;用语言传递信息的部分要另外说
Q3翻译应用
用 gesture 翻译下面句子(可参考 writing_upgrade 字段的搭配):
两国领导人的握手被视为改善双边关系的善意举动。
The handshake between the two leaders was seen as a gesture of goodwill aimed at improving bilateral relations.
关键搭配:a gesture of goodwill
a gesture of goodwill 是外交话题的核心搭配,强调行为的象征意义
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