音标：[pɒiz] ；

n. 平衡, 均衡, 姿势, 镇静, 安静, 砝码
vt. 使平衡, 使悬着, 保持...姿势
vi. 平衡, 悬着, 准备好

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
v. be motionless, in suspension

词型变化：过去分词 : poised ; 过去式 : poised ; 现在分词 : poising ; 名词复数形式 : poises ; 第三人称单数 : poises
考试类型：[托福/IELTS/GRE]

词性分布：

动词84%

名词16%

poise的用法和样例：

例句

用作名词(n.)

Good poise is important for a dancer.保持良好的平衡对舞蹈演员非常重要。
He discovers true poise and equilibrium.他明白了什么是真正的平静和平衡。
We admired the graceful poise of the dancer.我们很欣赏那位舞蹈演员的优美舞姿。
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。
He has perfect poise and never seems embarrassed.他的神智安宁，似乎从没困惑过。
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.)

He poised the glass on the shelf.他把玻璃杯稳稳地放在架子上。
She tried her best to poise herself.她尽全力使身体保持平衡。
He poised his head disdainfully.他的头摆出一副瞧不起人的样子。
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.)

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。
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

【近义词】

balance平衡
composure镇静
dignity尊严
self-confidence自信
carriage四轮马车
self-assurance自信
hover盘旋
float漂浮
hang悬挂
aplomb自信
self-control克己
grace优美
bearing轴承
cool凉爽的
deportment风度
equilibrium平衡
equiponderancy平衡(等重)
perch栖木
equiponderance平衡(等重)
equipoise平衡
uniformity一致
parity相等
suspend暂停
posture姿势
pose摆姿势
attitude态度
collectedness镇定
calmness平静
self-command自制
equanimity平静
staidness认真
confidence信任
self-possession沉着
assurance保证，担保
imperturbability沉着
sedateness镇静(庄重的)...
stasis静止
stableness稳定性
stability稳定性
sangfroid镇静
steadiness稳健
hovering停悬
coolness冷
serenity宁静
suspension暂停
wavering摇摆的,摇幌的...
equilibrate（使）平衡
even平坦的
counterbalance平衡
counterpoise平均
nonchalance不关心
savoir faire才干
presence of mind镇定
tact机智
mind头脑
presence出席
assuredness确实
sang-froid冷静
brace防备
of关于
suspended被暂时搁置的...

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