poised

UK /pɔɪzd/US /pɔɪzd/

词源

源自中古英语 'poisen'（使平衡），最终来自拉丁语 'pensare'（称重、平衡）。

❶ 形容人或事物处于平衡或稳定的状态，通常指优雅自信的姿态或随时准备行动的状态。

“She stood poised at the edge of the diving board.”

（她优雅自信地站在跳水板的边缘。）

“The cat was poised to pounce on the mouse.”

（猫随时准备扑向老鼠。）

同义词:balanced, ready, composed, steady, self-assured

poised to — 表示某人或某事即将采取行动或处于某种状态，强调准备就绪。

“The company is poised to launch a new product next month.”