poised

柯林斯词典

1. ADJ If a part of your body is poised, it is completely still but ready to move at any moment. 摆好姿势准备行动的
He studied the keyboard carefully, one finger poised. 他仔细审视着键盘，一根手指摆好了姿势。
2. ADJ If someone is poised to do something, they are ready to take action at any moment. 随时准备行动的[v-link ADJ]
U.S. forces are poised for a massive air, land, and sea assault. 美军做好了随时从空中、陆地和海上发动大规模攻击的准备。
3. ADJ If you are poised, you are calm, dignified, and self-controlled. 镇定的
She was self-assured, poised, almost self-satisfied. 她自信、沉着，几乎有些自满了。

She watched a little white bird , poised on a branch and fluttering its wings .
He sat with his pencil poised, ready to take notes .
Her finger was poised on the camera as she waited for them to take their positions .
The two guards stood poised with their shields and swords raised .
They stood their waiting , poised for action .