gesture
/ˈdʒestʃə(r); `dʒɛstʃɚ/ n
1 [C, U] expressive movement of a part of the body, esp the hand or head 姿势; 手势
make a rude gesture 做出粗野的姿势
with a gesture of despair 用表示绝望的姿势
communicating by gesture 用手势表达.
2 [C] (fig 比喻) action showing one's (usu friendly) intentions or attitude 示意的或 表明态度的（通常为友好的）动作或姿势
a gesture of sympathy 同情的态度
The invitation was meant as a friendly gesture. 那邀请是友好的表示. gesture, v
1 [I] make expressive movements 做表意的动作
to gesture with one's hands 做手势.
2 [Tn, Tn.pr, Tf, Dpr.f, Dpr.t]
~ sth (to sb) convey sth by making gestures 以姿势表示某意
She gestured her disapproval. 她用姿势表示不赞成.
He gestured (to me) that it was time to go. 他向我示意该走了.
He gestured to them to keep quiet, ie told them to do so by making gestures. 他示意要他们保持安静.