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composure

/kəmˈpoʊʒər/
com · po · sure kəm · ˈpoʊ · ʒər
English Definition
n. calmness; control of emotions
中文释义
镇静,沉着
Significado en Español
composure, serenidad
한국어 뜻
침착, 평정
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
bình tĩnh, điềm tĩnh
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How to use “composure” in a sentence

She kept her composure during the crisis.

危机中她保持冷静。

He lost his composure when the audience started laughing.

观众开始笑时,他失去了镇定。

The pilot kept her composure during the emergency landing.

紧急降落时,飞行员保持了冷静。

It took her a moment to regain her composure after the fall.

摔倒后,她过了一会儿才恢复镇定。

Synonyms
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
compose (to form) + ure (noun).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

In the face of unexpected challenges during the debate, Jenna maintained her composure. In this context, the word “composure” most nearly means:

  1. A calmness
  2. B confusion
  3. C anger
  4. D frustration
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A — calmness. “composure” means n. calmness; control of emotions

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Even during the emergency, the pilot kept her ______ and landed safely.

  1. A panic
  2. B chaos
  3. C fear
  4. D composure
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D — composure. “composure” means n. calmness; control of emotions

Common questions about “composure”

What does “composure” mean?

composure — n. calmness; control of emotions. In Chinese: 镇静,沉着.

How do you pronounce “composure”?

composure is pronounced /kəmˈpoʊʒər/. It breaks into 3 syllables: com · po · sure.

How do you use “composure” in a sentence?

“composure” means calmness; control of emotions. Examples: (1) She kept her composure during the crisis. (2) He lost his composure when the audience started laughing. (3) The pilot kept her composure during the emergency landing. (4) It took her a moment to regain her composure after the fall.

What are synonyms for “composure”?

calm, poise — all close in meaning to composure (n. calmness; control of emotions).

Is “composure” an ISEE Lower-level word?

Yes. composure appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 600+ words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “composure”?

compose (to form) + ure (noun).

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