poise

名词 poise:

1. a cgs unit of dynamic viscosity equal to one dyne-second per square centimeter; the viscosity of a fluid in which a force of one dyne per square centimeter maintains a velocity of 1 centimeter per second
2. a state of being balanced in a stable equilibrium
3. great coolness and composure under strain
   同义词：aplomb, assuredness, cool, sang-froid

动词 poise:

1. be motionless, in suspension
2. prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult
   同义词：brace
3. cause to be balanced or suspended
4. hold or carry in equilibrium
   同义词：balance

1. We admired the graceful poise of the dancer.
   我们很欣赏那位舞蹈演员的优美舞姿。
2. He has perfect poise and never seems embarrassed.
   他的神智安宁，似乎从没困惑过。
3. He poised the glass on the shelf.
   他把玻璃杯稳稳地放在架子上。

poise

v.（动词）
poised,pois.ing,pois.es
v.tr.（及物动词）
To carry or hold in equilibrium; balance.
使保持平衡：在平衡状态中携带或支持；使…平衡
v.intr.（不及物动词）
To be balanced or held in suspension; hover.
平衡；悬着：在悬挂中处于平衡状态或被支持；徘徊
n.（名词）
A state of balance or equilibrium; stability.See Synonyms at balance
平衡或均势的状态；稳定参见 balance
Freedom from affectation or embarrassment; composure.
泰然自若，沉着：不受影响或不尴尬；冷静
The bearing or deportment of the head or body; mien.
姿势，样子：头部或身体的姿势或动作；样子
A state or condition of hovering or being suspended.
盘旋，悬空：盘旋或被悬挂的状态或状况

来源：
Middle English poisen [to balance, weigh]
中古英语 poisen [使…平衡，增加重量]
from Old French peser pois-
源自 古法语 peser pois-
from Vulgar Latin *pôs3re
源自 俗拉丁语 *pôs3re
from Latin pôns3re * see (s)pen-
源自 拉丁语 pôns3re *参见 (s)pen-

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n.（名词）
A centimeter-gram-second unit of dynamic viscosity equal to one dyne-second per square centimeter.
泊：流体动力黏度的厘-克-秒单位，等于每平方厘米达因-秒

来源：
French
法语
after Jean Louis Marie Poiseuille (799-8'9), French physician and physiologist
源自让·路易·玛利 泊瑟依勒 (799-8'9年），法国内科医师和生理学家