English Dictionary

beau geste

名詞

A gracious gesture, noble in form but often futile or meaningless in substance.

日本語の意味

高潔で品位のある行動だが、実際には効果がなく意味を持たない、または空虚なジェスチャー / 形式的には崇高で洗練されているが、結果としての実益や本質的な意味を欠いた行い

His public apology was a well-intentioned beau geste that, sadly, did little to repair the harm.

彼の公の謝罪は善意からの、見かけは立派だが実質的にはほとんど意味のない行為で、残念ながら被害の修復には役立たなかった。

意味（1）

A gracious gesture, noble in form but often futile or meaningless in substance.

Chamberlain's offer was enthusiastically welcomed by a section of the Zionists and by all with gratitude. It was a beau geste on the part of the Government, and a recognition that Herzl and his following were regarded seriously in serious quarters.

beaux gestes （ plural ）