音标:[pɔiziz] ;
v. 使平衡( poise的第三人称单数 ); 保持(某种姿势); 抓紧; 使稳定
n 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
n a state of being balanced in a stable equilibrium
n great coolness and composure under strain
v be motionless, in suspension
v prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult
v cause to be balanced or suspended
v hold or carry in equilibrium

poise的用法和样例:

例句

用作名词(n.)
  1. Good poise is important for a dancer.保持良好的平衡对舞蹈演员非常重要。
  2. He discovers true poise and equilibrium.他明白了什么是真正的平静和平衡。
  3. We admired the graceful poise of the dancer.我们很欣赏那位舞蹈演员的优美舞姿。
  4. She was a beautiful girl with the grace and poise of a natural model.她是一个美丽的姑娘,有着模特儿的那种优雅姿态。
  5. He has perfect poise and never seems embarrassed.他的神智安宁,似乎从没困惑过。
  6. She hesitated briefly but quickly regained her poise.她犹豫片刻,但很快恢复了镇静。
用作动词(v.)
  1. He poised the glass on the shelf.他把玻璃杯稳稳地放在架子上。
  2. She tried her best to poise herself.她尽全力使身体保持平衡。
  3. He poised his head disdainfully.他的头摆出一副瞧不起人的样子。
  4. He waited with his fingers poised over the keys.他把手指摆在琴键上等着。

常见句型

用作名词(n.)
  1. 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。
  2. She is a beautiful girl with the grace and poise.她是一位仪态优雅的佳丽。

词汇搭配

  • self poise自动平衡(镇静)...
  • sliding poise游码, 滑码
  • air poise空气重量计
  • counter poise衡重体, 平衡器, ...

经典引文

  • To put..these circumstances in the scale, and assign to each..its proper poize and influence.

    出自:D. Hume
  • A thousand resolutions..weighed, poised, and perpended.

    出自:L. Sterne
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