brace
UK/breis/US
IELTSTOEFLGREC1
Definitions
v.
To prepare oneself for something difficult or unpleasant; to support or hold firmly in place
做好准备（迎接冲击）；支撑，加固
n.
A device that supports or strengthens something; a pair of curly brackets { }; a dental or orthopedic support
支撑物；花括号；牙套，矫正器
Root Breakdown
Native Englishbraceother
=brace
Common Collocations
- 1.knee brace膝盖支架
- 2.brace yourself为自己做好准备
Example Sentences
- 1.
He wore a brace on his injured knee.
- 2.
Brace yourself for the bad news.