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poised(
poyzd
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (composed)
a. tranquilo
Mr Swann always seemed poised and relaxed when he addressed the students.El señor Swann siempre parecía tranquilo y relajado cuando se dirigía a los estudiantes.
b. sereno
The accused remained poised even when questioned by the police.La acusada permaneció serena incluso cuando la policía la interrogó.
c. equilibrado
Even with the championship at stake, he remained poised as he prepared to hit the shot.Incluso con el campeonato en juego, se mantuvo equilibrado mientras se disponía a ejecutar el golpe.
2. (suspended)
a. suspendido
The rock has been poised above the town for thousands of years.La roca lleva miles de años suspendida sobre el pueblo.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
My finger was poised above the delete key.Tenía el dedo en el aire sobre la tecla de suprimir.
The athlete stood, with the pole poised in her hand, ready to make her jump.La atleta estaba de pie, con la pértiga en la mano, preparada para saltar.
3. (balanced)
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
The girl sat poised on the edge of her seat.La chica estaba sentada, haciendo equilibrio en el borde de la silla.
The truck was poised on the edge of the ravine.El camión se balanceaba al borde del barranco.
4. (ready)
a. preparado
The runners were poised, ready for the starting gun.Los corredores estaban preparados, esperando el pistoletazo de salida.
b. listo
The troops stood poised, awaiting instructions.Los soldados permanecían listos, a la espera de instrucciones.
c. dispuesto
We were poised for action but the call-out never came.Estábamos dispuestos para actuar pero el aviso no llegó.
d. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
The state is poised for further storms and flooding.El estado se prepara para más tormentas y más inundaciones.
The town was poised for bad news and it duly arrived with the announcement that the factory was to close.La ciudad estaba esperando malas noticias y efectivamente llegaron con el anuncio del cierre de la fábrica.
e. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Everyone in the stadium was poised to applaud his victory but he tripped just before the line.Todo el mundo en el estadio se preparaba para aplaudir su victoria cuando tropezó justo antes de llegar a la línea de meta.
The president is poised to make an important announcement.El presidente está a punto de anunciar algo importante.
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