poise

She kept her poise even when under attack.即便受到攻击，她依然保持沉着自信。

He behaved with poise and dignity.他举止沉稳、庄重。

Strength and flexibility are important for good poise and posture.力量和灵活性对优雅的举止和姿态很重要。

a dancer of great poise and grace举止优雅的舞蹈演员

She poised her pencil above the paper and waited for the signal to begin writing.她在纸的上方握住笔，等信号一发出即刻动笔。