poise

vt.

1. 使平衡；使平穩[O]
   The gymnast poised herself on the balance beam gracefully.

   體操運動員優美地立在平衡木上。

2. 把……拿著不動；使……懸著不動
   He waited with his fingers poised over the keys.

   他把手指擺在琴鍵上等著。

3. 使（頭部等）擺出某種姿勢
   He poised his head disdainfully.

   他的頭擺出一副瞧不起人的樣子。

4. 權衡，考慮
5. 使作好準備[（+for）]

vi.

1. 平衡；懸著
   The diver poised on the edge of the high board.

   跳水運動員在高臺邊上站穩。

2. 作好準備[（+for）]
   The troops poised for a final battle.

   部隊為決戰作好準備。

3. 猶豫不決