"brace"的定义和意义

to brace

动词

支撑, 加强

to provide support or reinforcement to strengthen something and ensure it remains steady or firm

reinforce

shore up

stay

Transitive: to brace a structure

准备, 支撑

to mentally or physically ready oneself for something challenging or unpleasant

Transitive: to brace oneself for an unpleasant situation

固定, 安装

to position or secure something in a firm, stable, or fixed position

Transitive: to brace sth

唤醒, 振奋

to make someone feel more awake, alert, or energized

Transitive: to brace sb

Brace

名词

牙箍, 矫正器

an orthodontic device made of metal wires that is fitted in the mouth to push teeth in the right position

What is a "brace"?

A brace refers to a device used to straighten and align teeth. It typically includes small attachments on the teeth connected by wires and elastic bands. Braces apply gentle pressure over time to gradually move the teeth into their correct positions, improving both function and appearance.

吊带

elastic straps that hold trousers up (usually used in the plural)

大括号, 花括号

either of the two symbols { } used especially in mathematics or computing to show that the items within are connected together

What is a "brace"?

A brace { } is a punctuation mark used in writing and mathematics to group items together or to indicate a set. In programming, braces are commonly used to define blocks of code, helping to organize statements and control the flow of execution. In mathematical notation, braces can denote a set of elements, for example, {1, 2, 3} represents a set containing the numbers one, two, and three. Braces are also used in various formatting contexts, such as creating lists or showing relationships between multiple elements. They help clarify meaning and structure in written material.

对, 双

a set of two similar things considered as a unit