posturing
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/ˈpɑːstʃərɪŋ/
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/ˈpɒstʃərɪŋ/
When someone acts in a way that is not genuine, just to get attention or to create a certain impression.
The politician's posturing on the stage was clearly meant to impress the audience.
政治家在舞台上的姿态显然是为了给观众留下深刻印象。