| 单词 | brace |
| 释义 | brace n. & v. --n 1. a device that clamps or fastens tightly. 2. (in pl.) Brit. straps supporting trousers from the shoulders. 3. a wire device for straightening the teeth. 4. (pl. same) a pair (esp. of game). 5. a rope attached to the yard of a ship for trimming the sail. 6. a a connecting mark { or } used in printing. b Mus. a similar mark connecting staves to be performed at the same time. --vtr. 1. fasten tightly, give firmness to. 2. make steady by supporting. 3. (esp. as bracing adj.) invigorate, refresh. 4. (often refl.) prepare for a difficulty, shock, etc. Phrases and idioms brace and bit a revolving tool with a D-shaped central handle for boring. Derivatives bracingly adv. bracingness n. Etymology: ME f. OF brace two arms, bracier embrace, f. L bra(c)chia arms |
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