poised

adj.

沉着的，镇定的；保持平衡的，均衡的；静止不动的；悬空的

1. Tina was tense, her hand poised over the telephone.
   蒂娜心情紧张，手悬在电话机上。
2. The cat crouched in the grass, poised to jump.
   猫儿蹲踞在草丛中，准备跳跃。
3. He poised the glass on the shelf.
   他把玻璃杯稳稳地放在架子上。
4. The man poised a bucket of water on the head.
   那个男人头上平稳地顶着一桶水。
5. The economy is poised for recovery.
   经济呈复苏之势。
6. Kate is poised to become the highest-paid supermodel in the fashion world.
   凯特志在成为时尚界薪酬最高的顶级模特。

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