poised /pɔɪzd/

• 1. 

  ADJ If a part of your body is poised, it is completely still but ready to move at any moment. 摆好姿势准备行动的

  例：

  He studied the keyboard carefully, one finger poised.

  他仔细审视着键盘，一根手指摆好了姿势。

• 2. 

  ADJ If someone is poised to do something, they are ready to take action at any moment. 随时准备行动的 [v-link ADJ]

  例：

  U.S. forces are poised for a massive air, land, and sea assault.

  美军做好了随时从空中、陆地和海上发动大规模攻击的准备。

• 3. 

  ADJ If you are poised, you are calm, dignified, and self-controlled. 镇定的

  例：

  She was self-assured, poised, almost self-satisfied.

  她自信、沉着，几乎有些自满了。