Definition (準備)
To prepare oneself mentally or physically for something unpleasant or challenging.
挺住;做好準備(面對可能發生的壞事)
The passengers were told to brace themselves for the impact as the plane started shaking violently.
乘客們被告知要做好心理準備,因為飛機開始劇烈搖晃。
I had to brace myself for the news when she told me she was leaving.
當她告訴我她要離開時,我不得不做好心理準備。
Employees were bracing themselves for what might happen before the company's closure was announced.
在宣布公司倒閉之前,員工們都為可能發生的事情做好了心理準備。