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

n.

1. graceful and elegant bearing.
   ▸composure and dignity of manner.
2. archaic balance; equilibrium.

v.

1. be or cause to be balanced or suspended.
2. [as adj. poised] composed and elegant or self-assured.
3. (be poised to do something) be ready and prepared to do something.

n.