poise
[pɔiz]
n.平衡, 姿势, 镇静
v.使 ... 平衡, 保持 ... 姿势, 做准备,盘旋
例句与用法:
We admired the graceful poise of the dancer.
我们很欣赏那位舞蹈演员的优美舞姿。
He has perfect poise and never seems embarrassed.
他的神智安宁,似乎从没困惑过。
He poised the glass on the shelf.
他把玻璃杯稳稳地放在架子上。
词形变化:
动词过去式: poised | 动词过去分词: poised | 动词现在分词: poising | 动词第三人称单数: poises |
详细释义:
vt.
1. 使平衡; 使平稳[O]
The gymnast poised herself on the balance beam gracefully.
体操运动员优美地立在平衡木上。
2. 把……拿着不动; 使..悬着不动
He waited with his fingers poised over the keys.
他把手指摆在琴键上等着。
3. 使(头部等)摆出某种姿势
He poised his head disdainfully.
他的头摆出一副瞧不起人的样子。
4. 权衡, 考虑
5. 使作好准备[(+for)]
vi.
1. 平衡; 悬着
The diver poised on the edge of the high board.
跳水运动员在高台边上站稳。
2. 作好准备[(+for)]
The troops poised for a final battle.
部队为决战作好准备。
3. 犹豫不决
n.[U]
1. 镇定, 镇静; 自信
She had perfect poise and never seemed embarrassed.
她非常沉着, 从不显得窘迫。
2. (头部, 身体等的)姿势, 姿态
She was a beautiful girl with the grace and poise of a natural model.
她是一个美丽的姑娘, 有着模特儿的那种优雅姿势。
3. 平衡, 平稳
Good poise is important for a dancer.
保持良好的平衡对舞蹈演员非常重要。
4. 静谧, 安静
5. 法码, 秤锤