1. be poised to do sth. 即将
China is poised to become the world's economic leader within the next few decades.
中国将在未来几十年间成为世界经济的领跑者 。
2. a count of 数
With your eyes closed, try breathing in through your nose to a count of three, and out through your mouth slowly to a count of six.
闭上眼睛,试着从一数到三用鼻子吸气,再从四数到六慢慢吐出来 。
3. all but sure 必然
Attempt to impose a new order from the outside and violence is all but sure to erupt.
外来者建立新秩序的尝试必然会引发暴力 。
4. be credited with 因……受到赞誉/肯定
Nixon's ban is often credited with creating Brazil's soyabean industry.
人们经常会将巴西大豆产业的兴起归功于尼克松的禁令 。
n. 选举