He is poised to be one of the richest men in America.他即將成為全美最富有的階層

be poised to隨時準備著

The British team is poised to win the title.

英國隊志在奪冠。

The cat crouched in the grass, poised to jump.

貓兒蹲踞在草叢中，準備跳躍。

But he wants to throw all that away and become a penniless poet.但他卻想放棄一切當個一文不名的詩人

throw away拋棄

Do not throw away your advantages .

不要放棄你的有利條件。

You cannot throw away this opportunity!

你不能放過這個機會！

Be willing to make a decision.也樂意做出抉擇

be willing to愿意； 樂意

He will be willing to tide us over.

他愿意幫助我們渡過難關。

Successful are those who are willing to take pains.

成功的人都是那些肯努力的人。