poised /ˈpoɪzd/ adjective
poised
/ˈpoɪzd/
adjective
Learner's definition of POISED
1
not used before a noun : not moving but ready to move做好準備;蓄勢待發 -
The actors were poised on the stage, ready for the curtain to come up.演員們在台上擺好姿勢,只等大幕開啓。
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She held the pencil poised over/above the paper.她在紙上方拿着筆做準備。
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not used before a noun : ready or prepared for something已準備好 -
The company is poised for success.那家公司已做好迎接成功的準備。
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She seemed poised to take on the leadership of the country.她似乎随時準備接管這個國家的領導權。
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He is now poised to become the next big star in country music.他已準備好成爲鄉村音樂的下一個巨星。
3
not used before a noun : in a state, place, or situation that is between two different or opposite things平衡;處於中間 4
[more poised; most poised] : having or showing a calm, confident manner沉着自信的;穩健的