poise /pɔɪz/

noun

[U]

1

沉着自信；稳重；自若

a calm and confident manner with control of your feelings or behaviour

What amazed him even more than her appearance was her poise...

她的容貌让他惊叹，而更让他惊讶的是她的沉着。

2

优雅的举止；仪态

the ability to move or stand in an elegant way with good control of your body

Balletes are important for poise and grace...

芭蕾课对培养优雅的姿仪非常重要。

verb

保持（某种姿势）；抓紧；使稳定

to be or hold sth steady in a particular position, especially above sth else

[V + adv./prep.] The hawk poised in mid-air ready to swoop.

老鹰在半空中盘旋，准备俯冲。

[VN to inf] He was poising himself to launch a final attack.

他稳定住自己，以发动最后攻击。

[VN + adv./prep.] She poised the javelin in her hand before the throw.

她把标枪握稳，然后投了出去。

poignant /ˈpɔɪnjənt/

adj.

令人沉痛的；悲惨的；酸楚的

having a strong effect on your feelings, especially in a way that makes you feel sad

a poignant image/moment/memory, etc.

悲惨的形象、时刻、回忆等

Her face was a poignant reminder of the passing of time.

她的容颜显示青春已逝，令人感伤。

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