to brace
01
支撑, 加固
to provide support or reinforcement to strengthen something and ensure it remains steady or firm
Transitive: to brace a structure
例子
The engineers had to brace the bridge to prevent it from collapsing during the storm.
工程师们不得不加固桥梁，以防止它在风暴中倒塌。
The crew braced the ship's mast to withstand the strong winds.
船员们加固了船的桅杆以抵御强风。
02
准备, 振作
to mentally or physically ready oneself for something challenging or unpleasant
Transitive: to brace oneself for an unpleasant situation
例子
She braced herself for the tough conversation with her boss.
她为与老板的艰难对话做好了准备。
The team braced themselves for the challenging task ahead.
团队为即将到来的挑战性任务做好了准备。
03
固定, 稳定
to position or secure something in a firm, stable, or fixed position
Transitive: to brace sth
例子
The athletes braced their feet firmly before the starting whistle.
运动员们在起跑哨声前牢牢地固定了他们的脚。
She braced herself against the strong winds, planting her feet firmly in the sand.
她稳住自己对抗强风，双脚牢牢地扎在沙子里。
04
使振作, 使精力充沛
to make someone feel more awake, alert, or energized
Transitive: to brace sb
例子
The cold water splashed on his face, bracing him for the start of the race.
冷水溅在他的脸上，为比赛的开始提神。
A strong cup of coffee can brace you for a long day of work.
一杯浓咖啡可以让你为漫长的工作日提神。
Brace
01
牙套, 牙箍
an orthodontic device made of metal wires that is fitted in the mouth to push teeth in the right position
Dialect
British
British
02
吊裤带
elastic straps that hold trousers up (usually used in the plural)
DialectBritish
British
03
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
04
对, 双
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
05
对, 双
two items of the same kind
06
支撑, 支柱
a support that steadies or strengthens something else
07
支撑, 支架
a structural member used to stiffen a framework
08
手摇钻, 曲柄钻
a carpenter's tool having a crank handle for turning and a socket to hold a bit for boring
09
转桁索, 支索
a rope on a square-rigged ship that is used to swing a yard about and secure it
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