Hledat
to brace
01
podpírat, zpevnit
to provide support or reinforcement to strengthen something and ensure it remains steady or firm
Transitive: to brace a structure
Example
The engineers had to brace the bridge to prevent it from collapsing during the storm.
Inženýři museli most podpírat, aby se během bouře nezhroutil.
The crew braced the ship's mast to withstand the strong winds.
Posádka zpevnila stožár lodi, aby odolal silným větrům.
02
připravit se, zpevnit se
to mentally or physically ready oneself for something challenging or unpleasant
Transitive: to brace oneself for an unpleasant situation
Example
She braced herself for the tough conversation with her boss.
Připravila se na těžký rozhovor se svým šéfem.
The team braced themselves for the challenging task ahead.
Tým se připravil na náročný úkol, který je čekal.
03
zafixovat, zpevnit
to position or secure something in a firm, stable, or fixed position
Transitive: to brace sth
Example
The athletes braced their feet firmly before the starting whistle.
Atleti si zafixovali nohy pevně před startovním výstřelem.
She braced herself against the strong winds, planting her feet firmly in the sand.
Opřela se proti silnému větru, zafixovala nohy pevně v písku.
04
probudit, osvěžit
to make someone feel more awake, alert, or energized
Transitive: to brace sb
Example
The cold water splashed on his face, bracing him for the start of the race.
Studená voda mu stříkla na obličej, probudila ho na začátek závodu.
A strong cup of coffee can brace you for a long day of work.
Silný šálek kávy tě může probudit na dlouhý pracovní den.
Brace
01
rovnátka, ortodontické rovnátko
an orthodontic device made of metal wires that is fitted in the mouth to push teeth in the right position
Dialect
British
British
02
kloboukové šle, ponožkové šle
elastic straps that hold trousers up (usually used in the plural)
DialectBritish
British
03
složené závorky, závorky
either of the two symbols { } used especially in mathematics or computing to show that the items within are connected together
04
pár, dvojice
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
05
dvojice, pár
two items of the same kind
06
podpora, zpevnění
a support that steadies or strengthens something else
07
podpora, ztužidlo
a structural member used to stiffen a framework
08
vrtačka, brčko
a carpenter's tool having a crank handle for turning and a socket to hold a bit for boring
09
kloub, bracing
a rope on a square-rigged ship that is used to swing a yard about and secure it
