brace

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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 English
braceother
=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.

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