poised
[pɔɪzd] adjective
[after verb]
■describes an object or a part of your body that is completely still but ready to move at any moment 平衡的；作好准备的，摆好姿势的•My pencil was poised over the page, ready to take down her words.我的铅笔对准了薄子，随时准备记下她的话。 [after verb]
■ready to do a particular thing at any moment 准备就绪的•[+ to infinitive] The company is poised to launch its new advertising campaign.公司随时准备发起新的广告攻势。 •The military forces are poised for attack.军队准备随时发起进攻。
[pɔɪzd] adjective approving
■showing very calm and controlled behaviour 沉着的，泰然自若的 |