brace
名詞
定義 brace 名詞
support(支撐)
- Countable(可數名詞)
something that is used to support or connect things, or to make something stronger
支撐物；固定器
He recently started wearing a brace to support his injured back.
他最近開始穿戴護具來支撐他受傷的背部。
Engineers installed additional braces on the building's beams.
工程師在建築的橫樑上加裝了額外的支撐。
He added metal braces to the old wooden chair for safety.
他為了安全，在舊木椅上加了金屬支撐。
- Countable(可數名詞)
a set of connected wires that is attached to a person's teeth in order to make them straight
牙套
My dentist suggested I get a brace to straighten my teeth.
我的牙醫建議我戴牙套來矯正牙齒。
I found it more difficult to clean my teeth after getting a brace.
我發現戴牙套後更難清潔牙齒。
After two years of brace treatment, her teeth finally aligned.
經過兩年的牙套治療，她的牙齒終於排列整齊了。
pair(一對)
- Countable(可數名詞)
two things of the same type, especially two wild birds that have been killed for sport or food
（尤指獵取的）一對（野鳥）
The hunter returned to camp with a brace of wild ducks.
獵人帶著一對野鴨返回營地。
The chef prepared two braces of pheasants as part of the special dinner.
廚師準備了兩對雉雞作為特別晚餐的一部分。
They hunted a brace of grouse in the woods this morning.
他們今天早上在樹林裡獵到了一對松雞。
片語 brace 名詞
- braces
A pair of straps worn over the shoulders to hold up trousers.
褲子吊帶（可種撐住褲子）
• He always wears braces to make sure his trousers don't slip down.
他總是穿著背帶來確保褲子不會滑落。
動詞
定義 brace 動詞
support(支撐)
- Transitive(及物動詞)
to support an object in order to stop it from falling down
支撐；加固；使緊繃
They braced the collapsing building with steel beams.
他們用鋼梁支撐著即將倒塌的建築物。
They braced the garden wall with timber to prevent it from falling.
他們用木材支撐花園的牆，以防止它倒塌。
Workers need to brace the tunnel to ensure safety during excavation.
工人們需要支撐隧道，以確保挖掘過程中的安全。
片語 brace 動詞
- brace yourself
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。