poise
/pɔɪz/ (bre, ipa) · /pɔɪz/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈpȯiz/ (ame, mw)
poise — 名詞
1. the quality of staying calm and sure of yourself when dealing with difficult sit
沉著；從容
冷靜自信的舉止；優雅體態
the quality of staying calm and sure of yourself when dealing with difficult situations, combined with a graceful way of standing or moving
The young pianist faced the noisy hall with remarkable poise and began to play.
那位年輕鋼琴家以非凡的沉著面對嘈雜的音樂廳，然後開始演奏。
poise in difficult situation; collocation: with poise
Even during the emergency, the ward nurse never lost her poise.
即使在緊急狀況下，病房護理師也從未失去她的從容。
Soo-jin answered every question from the reporters with poise and honesty.
Soo-jin 以沉著和坦誠回答了記者們的每一個問題。
The yoga teacher moved across the room with the natural poise of a cat.
那位瑜伽老師以貓咪般自然的優雅體態在房間裡移動。
A politician needs great poise to handle a live interview without losing confidence.
一位政治人物需要極大的沉著，才能在現場直播訪問中不失自信。
- composure
emphasises calm control under stress; more common in crisis contexts
- grace
focuses on elegance of movement rather than mental calm
- self-assurance
highlights inner confidence; does not include physical bearing
- awkwardness
lack of grace in movement or social behaviour
- agitation
visible nervousness; opposite of calm self-control
文法句型
poise to V
with poise
V + poise
用法筆記
Uncountable noun — do not use with an article ('a poise'). Frequently found in the phrase 'with poise' describing how someone handles a situation.
常見錯誤
2. a condition in which something is perfectly balanced and steady, so that it does
平衡；平穩
物體均勻平衡的穩固狀態
a condition in which something is perfectly balanced and steady, so that it does not tip, fall, or move unexpectedly
The sculpture rests in a state of perfect poise on its narrow metal base.
這座雕塑在其狹窄的金屬底座上處於完美的平衡狀態。
collocation: in a state of poise
A tightrope walker must maintain constant poise while moving across the rope.
走鋼索的人必須在繩索上移動時保持穩定的平衡。
The cat sat on the garden wall with the easy poise of a wild animal.
那隻貓以野生動物般自在的平衡蹲坐在花園牆上。
The bridge was designed to keep its poise even during strong winds.
這座橋的設計使其即使在強風中也能保持平穩。
- balance
more common and informal; used in everyday contexts
- equilibrium
more scientific; suggests forces in balance
- stability
broader; describes resistance to change, not just physical balance
- imbalance
lack of balance
- instability
tendency to fall or change position
文法句型
in poise
V + poise
用法筆記
More formal than 'balance'. Often used in technical or descriptive contexts involving physical equilibrium. Can appear as 'in poise' or 'in a state of poise'.
常見錯誤
poise — 動詞
- poisepresent simple I / you / we / they
- poises3rd person singular
- poising-ing form
- poisedpast simple
1. to carefully balance or hold something in a steady position, especially when get
使平衡；穩住
小心放置使保持平穩不動
to carefully balance or hold something in a steady position, especially when getting ready to do something with it
The waiter poised the heavy tray on one hand while opening the kitchen door.
服務生單手穩住沉重的托盤，同時推開廚房門。
poise + object + prepositional phrase
Tariq poised the camera on the edge of the rock to take a night shot.
Tariq 把相機穩穩地架在岩石邊緣，準備拍攝夜景。
Elena poised her brush above the canvas, ready to add the final stroke.
Elena 將畫筆懸在畫布上方，準備添上最後一筆。
The gymnast poised herself on the balance beam before beginning her routine.
體操選手在平衡木上穩住身體，然後開始她的表演。
文法句型
poise + object + prepositional phrase
poise + reflexive pronoun + prepositional phrase
用法筆記
Nearly always used with a prepositional phrase ('on', 'above', 'over') that specifies where or how the object is held. The object is typically physical; this sense is not used for abstract ideas.
常見錯誤
2. to prepare yourself mentally and physically for something difficult, unpleasant,
做好準備
心理上準備迎接困難
to prepare yourself mentally and physically for something difficult, unpleasant, or challenging that is about to happen
The firefighters poised themselves for the order to enter the burning building.
消防員們做好心理準備，等待進入燃燒建築物的命令。
poise + reflexive pronoun + for + noun phrase
Residents along the coast poised themselves for the approaching typhoon.
沿海居民做好準備，迎接即將來襲的颱風。
Fatima took a deep breath and poised herself to deliver the bad news.
Fatima 深吸一口氣，讓自己做好傳達壞消息的準備。
The company poised itself for a major change in leadership.
這家公司為領導層的重大變革做好了準備。
文法句型
poise + reflexive pronoun + for + noun phrase
poise + reflexive pronoun + to-infinitive
用法筆記
Always used reflexively — the object must be a reflexive pronoun ('herself', 'himself', 'themselves', 'itself'). Not followed by a direct object other than the reflexive. Common with 'for' or a 'to'-infinitive clause.
常見錯誤
3. to remain suspended in a fixed position in the air without moving, or to stay in
懸浮；盤旋
在空中靜止不動
to remain suspended in a fixed position in the air without moving, or to stay in one place without falling
The helicopter poised above the rescue site, waiting for the signal to land.
直升機懸浮在救援地點上方，等待降落信號。
poise + above + location
A dragonfly poised in the warm air for a moment before darting away.
一隻蜻蜓在溫暖的空氣中靜止了片刻，然後迅速飛走。
The hawk poised motionless against the wind above the open field.
那隻鷹在開闊田野的上方迎風靜止不動。
Dust particles poised in the beam of light that crossed the old room.
灰塵顆粒懸浮在穿過老舊房間的那道光束中。
The hummingbird poised in front of the red flower for several seconds.
蜂鳥在那朵紅花前方靜止了幾秒鐘。
文法句型
poise + prepositional phrase
poise + adverb
用法筆記
Describes a motionless suspended state — different from 'hover', which can involve active fluttering. Often used to create a vivid, still image in descriptive writing.