(n) pose/posture
(exp) to assume a posture/to pose/to make a defiant (proud) gesture
(n) dramatic pose/grand gesture/grandstanding
(n,vs) (1) (the privilege to have) an audience (with one's lord, a dignitary, etc.)/interview (with one's superior)/(2) one's debut (first) appearance/debut (of a new product, work of art, actor, etc.)/(3) trial service (of a servant)
(n,vs) (1) (the privilege to have) an audience (with one's lord, a dignitary, etc.)/interview (with one's superior)/(2) one's debut (first) appearance/debut (of a new product, work of art, actor, etc.)/(3) trial service (of a servant)
(exp) to declare impressively
