| 单词 | poised |
| 释义 | poisedBrE /pɔɪzd/ NAmE /pɔɪzd/ adjective [not before noun ]in a position that is completely still but is ready to move at any moment 处于准备状态；蓄势待发◆ ~ (on , above , over , etc . sth )Tina was tense , her hand poised over the telephone . 蒂娜心情紧张，手悬在电话机上。◆ He stopped writing and looked at me , pen poised . 他不写了，手握钢笔望着我。◆ ~to do sth The cat crouched in the grass , poised to jump . 猫儿蹲踞在草丛中，准备跳跃。[not before noun ]~ (in , on , above , etc . sth )in a position that is balanced but likely to change in one direction or another （暂时）平衡，稳固◆ The cup was poised on the edge of the chair . 杯子放在椅子边上，不稳当。◆ (figurative ) The world stood poised between peace and war . 世界处于战争与和平之间。[not before noun ]completely ready for sth or to do sth 有充分准备；准备好；蓄势待发SYN set◆ ~for sth The economy is poised for recovery . 经济呈复苏之势。◆ Kate is poised to become the highest -paid supermodel in the fashion world . 凯特已准备好成为时装界最高薪的超级模特儿。having a calm and confident manner and in control of your feelings and behaviour 泰然自若的；沉着自信的；稳健的SYN assured◆ He is a remarkably poised young man . 他是个特别稳健的年轻人。 |
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