figurative. To prepare (oneself) for action; to brace up (oneself) for, to, or to do something. Often with up.
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| 释义 | the world > action or operation > undertaking > preparation > prepare [verb (reflexive)] > for effort (9) girdc1450 figurative. To prepare (oneself) for action; to brace up (oneself) for, to, or to do something. Often with up. bracea1500 figurative. Also reflexive to brace oneself (cf. to gird oneself in gird, v.1 1b); also to brace one's heart, brace energies, etc., in sense of… buckle1570 transitive. With allusion to the fastening on of armour: To equip, prepare (for battle, an expedition, etc.). Chiefly reflexive, and now only figur… accinge1657 transitive (reflexive). To put (oneself) in a state of preparedness; to prepare or apply (oneself). Chiefly with to. Also (occasionally) intransitive… screw1785 transitive (reflexive). To work oneself up to or into a particular emotional or mental state. Also: to summon the courage or determination needed… to work up1820 transitive (reflexive). To prepare oneself mentally, to gather the courage or resolve to do something. With to-infinitive or to and it or a noun… nerve1821 transitive (reflexive). To brace oneself (for something, to do something). poise1831 transitive. To place or keep in equilibrium; to hold supported or suspended; to make even; to balance. Also reflexive: to hold or put oneself in… to screw up1841 transitive. reflexive. To work oneself up to or into a particular emotional or mental state. Also: to summon the courage or determination needed… |
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