poise

• 名词，指沉着镇静、泰然自若的状态，尤指在压力下保持的平衡与自制；也是厘米-克-秒制中动力黏度的单位（泊）。

A noun referring to a state of balanced stability, composure under strain, or a unit of dynamic viscosity in the cgs system.

1. Unit of viscosityC2formalscientific

   A unit of dynamic viscosity in the CGS system, equal to one dyne-second per square centimeter.

   泊

   • The fluid's viscosity was measured at 10 poise.
   • Water has a viscosity of about 0.01 poise at room temperature.
   • The scientist recorded the viscosity in poise for the experiment.

2. Stable equilibriumB2formal

   A state of being balanced or held in a stable position.

   平衡

   • The dancer maintained her poise during the difficult routine.
   • The tightrope walker showed incredible poise on the wire.
   • The sculpture stood with perfect poise on its pedestal.

   同义词balanceequilibriumequipoisestabilitysteadiness

   反义词imbalanceinstabilityunsteadiness

3. Composure under pressureB2formal

   Great calmness, confidence, and self-control, especially in stressful situations.

   沉着

   • She handled the crisis with remarkable poise.
   • His poise during the interview impressed the panel.
   • Even under intense scrutiny, he never lost his poise.

   同义词aplombassurancecalmnesscomposurecoolnessequanimitypresence of mindself-controlself-possession

   反义词agitationdiscomposurenervousnessperturbationuneaseupset

• 动词，表示使某物保持平衡或稳定，或保持某种姿态、处于准备状态。

A verb used to indicate the act of balancing or holding something steadily, or being in a state of readiness or equilibrium.

1. Be motionless, in suspensionC1formal

   To remain still or suspended in the air or in a particular position.

   静止悬停

   • The hummingbird poised in mid-air, its wings a blur.
   • The dancer poised on one leg, perfectly still.
   • The hawk poised above the field, scanning for prey.

   同义词balancefloathanghover

   反义词budgemovestir

2. Prepare oneself for something unpleasant or difficultC1formal

   To ready oneself mentally or physically for a challenging or adverse event.

   做好准备

   • She poised herself for the difficult conversation ahead.
   • The team poised themselves for the final push to the summit.
   • He poised his mind for the shock of the bad news.

   同义词bracefortifygirdprepareprimereadysteel

3. Cause to be balanced or suspendedC1formal

   To place something in a state of balance or suspension, often delicately.

   使平衡

   • The sculptor poised the stone on a thin pedestal.
   • She poised the book on the edge of the table.
   • The acrobat poised a chair on his chin.

   同义词balanceequilibrateholdsteadysuspend

4. Hold or carry in equilibriumC1formal

   To maintain something in a steady, balanced state, often with grace.

   保持平衡

   • The waiter poised the tray of drinks effortlessly.
   • She poised the heavy box on her shoulder.
   • He poised the camera on the tripod with precision.

   同义词balancehoverpositionsteadysuspend

   反义词destabilizeoverbalanceunbalanceupset