to brace
01
支える, 補強する
to provide support or reinforcement to strengthen something and ensure it remains steady or firm
Transitive: to brace a structure
例
The engineers had to brace the bridge to prevent it from collapsing during the storm.
エンジニアは嵐の間に橋が崩壊するのを防ぐためにそれを補強しなければなりませんでした。
The crew braced the ship's mast to withstand the strong winds.
乗組員は強風に耐えるために船のマストを補強しました。
02
覚悟する, 身構える
to mentally or physically ready oneself for something challenging or unpleasant
Transitive: to brace oneself for an unpleasant situation
例
She braced herself for the tough conversation with her boss.
彼女は上司との難しい会話に 備えた。
The team braced themselves for the challenging task ahead.
チームは、これから直面する困難な任務に備えた。
03
固定する, 安定させる
to position or secure something in a firm, stable, or fixed position
Transitive: to brace sth
例
The athletes braced their feet firmly before the starting whistle.
選手たちはスタートの笛の前に足をしっかりと固定した。
She braced herself against the strong winds, planting her feet firmly in the sand.
彼女は強い風に対して身を固め、足を砂にしっかりと固定した。
04
元気づける, 活気づける
to make someone feel more awake, alert, or energized
Transitive: to brace sb
例
The cold water splashed on his face, bracing him for the start of the race.
冷たい水が彼の顔に跳ねかかり、レースのスタートに向けて彼を元気づけた。
A strong cup of coffee can brace you for a long day of work.
濃いコーヒー一杯は、長い仕事の一日のためにあなたを元気づけることができます。
Brace
01
歯列矯正装置, ブラケット
an orthodontic device made of metal wires that is fitted in the mouth to push teeth in the right position
Dialect
British
British
02
サスペンダー
elastic straps that hold trousers up (usually used in the plural)
DialectBritish
British
03
中括弧, ブレース
either of the two symbols { } used especially in mathematics or computing to show that the items within are connected together
04
対, 組
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
05
対, ペア
two items of the same kind
06
支え, 補強材
a support that steadies or strengthens something else
07
支柱, 筋交い
a structural member used to stiffen a framework
08
ブレース, 手回しドリル
a carpenter's tool having a crank handle for turning and a socket to hold a bit for boring
09
ブレース, ステイ
a rope on a square-rigged ship that is used to swing a yard about and secure it
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