bracing

• Bezeichnet etwas, das frisch, belebend oder anregend wirkt, oft auf Wetter oder Erlebnisse bezogen, die einen wach und energiegeladen machen.

Describes something that is fresh, invigorating, or stimulating, often used for air, weather, or experiences that give energy.

1. Refreshingly invigoratingB2formal

   Giving energy, freshness, or strength; stimulating and refreshing.

   belebend

   • The bracing sea air made us feel alive.
   • A bracing walk in the morning clears the mind.
   • The cold water was bracing but exhilarating.

   Synonymecrispenergizingexhilaratinginvigoratingrefreshingrestorativerevivingstimulatingtonic

   Antonymedebilitatingdrainingenervatingexhaustingfatiguingsoporifictiringweakening

2. Supporting or strengtheningC1formal

   Providing support, reinforcement, or preparation for something difficult.

   Unterstützend

   • The coach gave a bracing speech before the final match.
   • Her bracing words helped him face the challenge.
   • The team needed a bracing strategy to overcome the crisis.

   Synonymeinvigoratingrestorativestimulatingstrengtheningsupportivetonic

   Antonymedebilitatingenfeeblingweakening

• Substantiv, das ein konstruktives Element wie einen Balken oder Stab bezeichnet, das zur Verstärkung oder Abstützung eines Rahmens gegen seitliche Kräfte dient.

A noun referring to a structural member, such as a beam or rod, used to stiffen or support a framework against lateral forces.

1. Structural supportB2formal

   A structural member or system used to stiffen a framework, providing stability and resistance to forces.

   Verstrebung

   • The construction crew installed steel bracing to reinforce the building's frame.
   • Cross bracing is essential for earthquake resistance in tall structures.
   • The engineer inspected the bracing to ensure it could withstand high winds.

   Synonymebraceguypropreinforcementshoringstaystrutsupport

• Verb, das bezeichnet, dass man sich auf etwas Schwieriges oder Unangenehmes vorbereitet oder etwas physisch stützt und festigt.

A verb used to indicate the act of preparing oneself for something difficult or unpleasant, or to support or strengthen something physically.

1. Prepare for impactB2formal

   To prepare oneself physically or mentally for something difficult or unpleasant.

   Sich wappnen

   • She braced herself for the bad news.
   • The passengers braced for a rough landing.
   • He braced his body against the strong wind.

   Synonymefortifygirdpreparereadysteadysteel

2. Support or strengthenB2formal

   To make something stronger or more stable by supporting it.

   Stützen

   • They braced the wall with steel beams.
   • The workers braced the structure to prevent collapse.
   • He braced his leg against the rock for balance.

   Synonymebuttressfortifyprop upreinforceshore upsteadystrengthensupport

   Antonymedestabilizeundermineweaken

Phrasal-Variantenbrace up