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单词 poised
释义 poised

poised /pɔɪzd/

adjective (WAITING)
1
F0 [after verb] describes an object or a part of your body that is completely still but ready to move at any moment:
» My pencil was poised over the page, ready to take down her words.Thesaurus+: ↑Ready and willing , ↑Unwilling and reluctant
2
F0 [after verb] ready to do a particular thing at any moment:
» [+ to infinitive] The company is poised to launch its new advertising campaign.» The military forces are poised for attack.Thesaurus+: ↑Ready and willing , ↑Unwilling and reluctant
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Extra Examples:» She watched a little white bird, poised on a branch and fluttering its wings.» He sat with his pencil poised, ready to take notes.» Her finger was poised on the camera as she waited for them to take their positions.» The two guards stood poised with their shields and swords raised.» They stood their waiting, poised for action.
adjective APPROVING (CONTROLLED)
F0 showing very calm and controlled behaviourThesaurus+: ↑Calm and relaxed
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