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poise

/pɔɪz/

verb

(obsolete) To hang in equilibrium; to be balanced or suspended; hence, to be in suspense or doubt. / (obsolete) To counterpoise; to counterbalance. / (obsolete) To be of a given weight; to weigh.

She poises on the tightrope, balancing with grace and precision.

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意味（1）

(obsolete) To hang in equilibrium; to be balanced or suspended; hence, to be in suspense or doubt.

The slender, graceful spars / Poise aloft in the air.

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意味（2）

(obsolete) To counterpoise; to counterbalance.

one scale of reason to poise another of sensuality

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意味（3）

(obsolete) To be of a given weight; to weigh.

意味（4）

(obsolete) To add weight to, to weigh down.

Every man poiseth [translating poise] upon his fellowes sinne, and elevates his owne.

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意味（5）

(now rare) To hold (something) with or against something else in equilibrium; to balance, counterpose.

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意味（6）

To hold (something) in equilibrium, to hold balanced and ready; to carry (something) ready to be used.

I poised the crowbar in my hand, and waited.

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意味（7）

To keep (something) in equilibrium; to hold suspended or balanced.

The rock was poised precariously on the edge of the cliff.

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意味（8）

To ascertain, as if by balancing; to weigh.

He cannot sincerely consider the strength, poise the weight, and discern the evidence.

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