poise的意思

基本释义

• v 平衡，保持平衡

  to put or hold something in a carefully balanced position, especially above something else

• n 泰然自若，自信

  a calm confident way of behaving, combined with an ability to control your feelings or reactions in difficult situations

例句

1. Louisa seems to have much more poise and confidence.

   路易莎似乎更加沉着自信了。

2. She received me with incredible poise for one so yong.

   她年纪轻轻居然能如此沉着老练地接待我真令人难以置信。

3. She is a beautiful girl with the grace and poise.

   她是一位仪态优雅的佳丽。

近义词

英英释义

noun 1. great coolness and composure under strain e.g. keep your cool Synonym: aplombassurednesscoolsang-froid 2. a cgs unit of dynamic viscosity equal to one dyne-second per square centimeter the viscosity of a fluid in which a force of one dyne per square centimeter maintains a velocity of 1 centimeter per second 3. a state of being balanced in a stable equilibrium poise verb 1. hold or carry in equilibrium Synonym: balance 2. cause to be balanced or suspended 3. prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult Synonym: brace 4. be motionless, in suspension e.g. The bird poised for a few moments before it attacked

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