The cat crouched in the grass, poised to jump.

猫儿蹲踞在草丛中，准备跳跃。

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The company looks poised to make a significant breakthrough in China.

该公司看上去稳将在中国实现一次重大突破。

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Europe was poised to reassert its traditional preeminence in Western art.

欧洲准备重新确立其在西方艺术上的传统卓越地位。

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Europe is poised to undergo dramatic structural changes, after years of discussions and setbacks.

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just to keep you poised and on tenterhooks.

这是为了吊你们的好奇心。

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Voters in Virginia and New Jersey will elect governors on Tuesday, and Republicans appear poised to take back the governor's mansion in Virginia after a streak of Democratic governors in recent years.

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Mr. Bye said that market is poised to grow as smart phones get more advanced.

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Bill Frindall, aka the Bearded Wonder, is poised to solve your cricket queries and teasers.

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The company is reportedly poised to target other similar third-party services in the coming weeks.

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