poise
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美[pɔɪz]
- n. 平衡；姿势；镇静
- vt. 使平衡；保持...姿势
- vi. 平衡；准备好；悬着
- n. (Poise)人名；(法)普瓦斯
英英释意
- 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;
- "keep your cool"