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poise
v[Ipr, Ip, Tn.pr, Tn.p]
be or keep (sth) balanced or suspended 处於平衡或悬起状态; 使(某物)平衡或悬起
The eagle poised in mid-air ready to swoop on its prey. 那鹰在半空中盘旋准备扑向猎物.
He poised the javelin in his hand before throwing it. 他把手中标枪握稳後掷了出去. poise, n [U]
1 graceful and balanced (control of) bodily position or movement (身体的优美而平衡的)姿势, 动作(的控制)
poise of the body, head, etc 身体、 头部等优美的姿势
moving with the assured poise of a ballet dancer 带有芭蕾舞演员那种稳健姿势的动作.
2 quiet dignified self-confidence and self-control (安然的)自信, 自制
a woman of great poise 极稳重的女子.
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