poised /ˈpoɪzd/ adjective
poised
/ˈpoɪzd/
adjective
Learner's definition of POISED
1
not used before a noun : not moving but ready to move做好准备；蓄势待发 -
The actors were poised on the stage, ready for the curtain to come up.演员们在台上摆好姿势，只等大幕开启。
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She held the pencil poised over/above the paper.她在纸上方拿着笔做准备。
2
not used before a noun : ready or prepared for something已准备好 -
The company is poised for success.那家公司已做好迎接成功的准备。
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She seemed poised to take on the leadership of the country.她似乎随时准备接管这个国家的领导权。
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He is now poised to become the next big star in country music.他已准备好成为乡村音乐的下一个巨星。
3
not used before a noun : in a state, place, or situation that is between two different or opposite things平衡；处于中间 4
[more poised; most poised] : having or showing a calm, confident manner沉着自信的；稳健的