braced

• Описывает состояние готовности, поддержки или укрепления перед чем-либо, часто используется в физическом или эмоциональном контексте.

Describes a state of being prepared, supported, or strengthened against something, often used in a physical or emotional context.

1. Prepared for impact or difficultyB2formal

   Physically or mentally prepared for something unpleasant or challenging.

   Готовый к удару или трудностям

   • She stood braced for the strong wind.
   • The team was braced for a difficult negotiation.
   • He was braced for the bad news.

   Synonymsfortifiedpreparedprimedready

   Antonymsunpreparedunreadyvulnerable

2. Supported or strengthenedB2formal

   Made stronger or more stable by adding support.

   Укреплённый

   • The wall was braced with steel beams.
   • The roof was braced against the storm.
   • His leg was braced after the surgery.

   Synonymsbuttressedfortifiedreinforcedstrengthenedsupported

   Antonymsunbracedunsteadyunsupportedweak

• 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