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1. Oxford American Dictionary

   poise

   • IPA[poiz]

   美式

   • n.
     graceful and elegant bearing in a person；composure and dignity of manner
   • v.
     be or cause to be balanced or suspended；(of a person or organization) be ready to do something

   • noun: poise

2. • 釋義

   n.

   名詞

   • 1. graceful and elegant bearing in a person poise and good deportment can be cultivated 同義詞 balance, equilibrium, control, grace, gracefulness, ... 更多presence
   • ▪ composure and dignity of manner at least he had a moment to think, to recover his poise 同義詞 composure, equanimity, self-possession, aplomb, presence of mind, ... 更多assurance, self-assurance, self-control, nerve, calmness, coolness, sangfroid, countenance, collectedness, serenity, dignity, imperturbability, suaveness, urbanity, elegance, informalcool, unflappability
   • 2. archaic balance; equilibrium the balance has passed the point where the spring is in poise

   v.

   動詞

   • 1. be or cause to be balanced or suspended he poised motionless on his toes the world was poised between peace and war 同義詞 balance, hold (oneself) steady, steady oneself, be suspended, hang suspended, ... 更多remain motionless, hang in midair, hang, hover
   • ▪ (of a person or organization) be ready to do something teachers are poised to resume their attack on government school tests 同義詞 position oneself, ready oneself, prepare oneself, brace oneself, get into position, ... 更多gear oneself up, stand by, balance, steady