bracing

• 形容某事物令人感到清新、提神或充满活力，常用于指天气或体验让人精神振奋、精力充沛。

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.

   提神的

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

   同义词crispenergizingexhilaratinginvigoratingrefreshingrestorativerevivingstimulatingtonic

   反义词debilitatingdrainingenervatingexhaustingfatiguingsoporifictiringweakening

2. Supporting or strengtheningC1formal

   Providing support, reinforcement, or preparation for something difficult.

   支持性的

   • 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.

   同义词invigoratingrestorativestimulatingstrengtheningsupportivetonic

   反义词debilitatingenfeeblingweakening

• 名词，指用于加固或支撑框架以抵抗侧向荷载的结构构件，如梁或杆；也泛指加固、支撑作用。

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.

   支撑

   • 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.

   同义词braceguypropreinforcementshoringstaystrutsupport

• 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