brace

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【词性】：v．

【释义】：

❶ 撑得更稳固〔We can brace the shelf by nailing a wedge under it．我们可以在书柜下钉一个木楔使它更牢固。

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❷ 做好快速出击(或进攻)的准备❸ 激励，振奋〔The cool fresh air will brace you．凉爽的空气将使你振作起来。〕‖ n．❶ 一双，一对〔a brace of pistols一对手枪〕
❷ 支柱；支架〔A timber propping up floor boards，a stiff frame for supporting a weakleg，etc．and a metal band on the teeth to help them grow straight are all called braces．撑地板的横木，支撑无力的腿的腿支架，帮助牙齿长齐的牙套都称为支架。〕
❸ braces［复］［英］吊袜带；吊裤带❹ 大括号❺ ［海］转帆索／brace up奋起，振作