Definition (准备)
To prepare oneself mentally or physically for something unpleasant or challenging.
挺住；做好准备（面对可能发生的坏事）
The passengers were told to brace themselves for the impact as the plane started shaking violently.
乘客们被告知要做好心理准备，因为飞机开始剧烈摇晃。
I had to brace myself for the news when she told me she was leaving.
当她告诉我她要离开时，我不得不做好心理准备。
Employees were bracing themselves for what might happen before the company's closure was announced.
在宣布公司倒闭之前，员工们都为可能发生的事情做好了心理准备。