brace
第三人称
braces
现在进行时
bracing
过去式
braced
过去完成时
braced
1
支撑, 加固
to provide support or reinforcement to strengthen something and ensure it remains steady or firm
及物动词
- The engineers had to brace the bridge to prevent it from collapsing during the storm.
工程师们不得不加固桥梁，以防止它在风暴中倒塌。
- The crew braced the ship's mast to withstand the strong winds.
船员们加固了船的桅杆以抵御强风。
- The builders braced the foundation of the house to keep it steady on the uneven ground.
建筑工人加固了房屋的地基，以使其在不平坦的地面上保持稳定。
- They used metal beams to brace the walls of the building during renovations.
在装修期间，他们用金属梁支撑建筑物的墙壁。
- The hikers braced their tents with extra ropes to prevent them from being blown away by the wind.
徒步旅行者用额外的绳子加固了他们的帐篷，以防被风吹走。
2
准备, 振作
to mentally or physically ready oneself for something challenging or unpleasant
及物动词
- She braced herself for the tough conversation with her boss.
她为与老板的艰难对话做好了准备。
- The team braced themselves for the challenging task ahead.
团队为即将到来的挑战性任务做好了准备。
- She took a deep breath to brace herself for the difficult news.
她深吸了一口气，为艰难的消息做好准备。
- They braced themselves for a long night of work before the deadline.
他们在截止日期前准备好迎接漫长的工作之夜。
- The hikers braced themselves for the steep climb up the mountain.
徒步旅行者们为陡峭的山路攀登做好了准备。
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固定, 稳定
to position or secure something in a firm, stable, or fixed position
及物动词
- The athletes braced their feet firmly before the starting whistle.
运动员们在起跑哨声前牢牢地固定了他们的脚。
- She braced herself against the strong winds, planting her feet firmly in the sand.
她稳住自己对抗强风，双脚牢牢地扎在沙子里。
- He braced the post firmly into the ground to support the fence.
他固定柱子牢固地插入地面以支撑围栏。
- The workers braced the scaffold firmly against the building for safety.
工人们为了安全将脚手架牢固地固定在建筑物上。
- He braced the ladder against the wall to keep it steady.
他把梯子支撑在墙上以保持稳定。
4
使振作, 使精力充沛
to make someone feel more awake, alert, or energized
及物动词
- The cold water splashed on his face, bracing him for the start of the race.
冷水溅在他的脸上，为比赛的开始提神。
- A strong cup of coffee can brace you for a long day of work.
一杯浓咖啡可以让你为漫长的工作日提神。
- The news of the challenge braced her, giving her the energy to continue.
挑战的消息振奋了她，给了她继续前进的能量。
- The loud music in the gym braced everyone before the workout session.
健身房里的响亮音乐在锻炼前振奋了每个人。
- The trainer’s call to action braced the athletes, making them more focused.
教练的行动号召振奋了运动员，使他们更加专注。
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