释义 |
self-poise U.S. [f. next: cf. poise n.1] The condition or property of being self-poised.
1854‘Grace Greenwood’ Haps & Mishaps 3 A maturity of thought.., a self-poise about him, which impress you. 1860Emerson Cond. Life, Worship Wks. (Bohn) II. 394 A self-poise belongs to every particle. 1884Century Mag. Jan. 453/2 Excellent qualifications for either soldier or citizen—self-poise, a quick intelligence, close application. |