brace

• Существительное, обозначающее устройство или опору, которая удерживает что-либо на месте, или пару чего-либо, часто используемое в таких контекстах, как ортодонтия, столярное дело или охота.

A noun referring to a device or support that holds something in place, or a pair of something, often used in contexts such as orthodontics, carpentry, or hunting.

1. Supporting deviceB1formal

   A device that holds something in place or provides support, especially for a body part.

   Поддерживающее устройство

   • The doctor fitted him with a knee brace after the injury.
   • She wears a brace on her teeth to correct alignment.
   • The carpenter used a brace to hold the wood steady.

   Synonymspropsplintstaysupporttruss

2. Pair (of animals)C1formalbritish

   A pair of animals, especially birds or game animals.

   Пара (животных)

   • The hunter shot a brace of pheasants.
   • A brace of ducks flew over the marsh.
   • He brought home a brace of rabbits from the hunt.

   Synonymscouplepair

3. Curly bracketB2formal

   One of the symbols { or } used in writing, mathematics, or computing.

   Фигурная скобка

   • In programming, braces define the start and end of a block of code.
   • The equation was enclosed in braces for clarity.
   • Please put the list items inside curly braces.

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения действия по подготовке себя к чему-то трудному или неприятному, или для физической поддержки или укрепления чего-либо.

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.

   Приготовиться

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

   Synonymsfortifygirdpreparereadysteadysteel

2. Support or strengthenB2formal

   To make something stronger or more stable by supporting it.

   Укреплять

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

   Synonymsbuttressfortifyprop upreinforceshore upsteadystrengthensupport

   Antonymsdestabilizeundermineweaken

Phrasal variantsbrace up