poise
UK/pɒiz/US
IELTSTOEFLGREC2
Definitions
n.
Calm, confident composure and graceful bearing; a state of balance or equilibrium
镇定自若；优雅的举止；平衡
v.
To hold or balance something steadily; to be suspended or ready in a particular position
使平衡；悬停；准备好
Root Breakdown
Native Englishpoiseother
=poise
Common Collocations
- 1.maintain poise保持镇定
- 2.natural poise天生的优雅气质
- 3.poise and grace从容与优雅
- 4.lose one's poise失去镇定
Example Sentences
- 1.
She answered every difficult question with remarkable poise and confidence.
- 2.
The young dancer moved across the stage with effortless poise.
- 3.
He maintained his poise under pressure and delivered a flawless speech.