brace

• 名词，指用来支撑或固定某物的装置或支撑物，也指一对某物，常用于正畸、木工或狩猎等语境。

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.

   支撑装置

   • 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.

   同义词propsplintstaysupporttruss

2. Pair (of animals)C1formalbritish

   A pair of animals, especially birds or game animals.

   一对（动物）

   • 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.

   同义词couplepair

3. Curly bracketB2formal

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

   花括号

   • 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.

• 动词，表示使自己做好准备以应对困难或不愉快的事情，也表示从物理上支撑或加固某物。

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.

   做好准备

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

   同义词fortifygirdpreparereadysteadysteel

2. Support or strengthenB2formal

   To make something stronger or more stable by supporting it.

   加固

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

   同义词buttressfortifyprop upreinforceshore upsteadystrengthensupport

   反义词destabilizeundermineweaken

短语动词变体brace up