braces

US /ˈbreɪ·sɪz/
1.

niềng răng

a device fitted to something, in particular a weak or injured part of the body, to give support.

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a neck brace
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supportcalipertruss
2.

niềng răng

a pair of straps that pass over the shoulders and fasten to the waistband of a pair of trousers or a skirt at the front and back to hold it up; suspenders.

1.

niềng răng

make (a structure) stronger or firmer with wood, iron, or other forms of support.

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the posts were braced by lengths of timber
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supportprop uphold upbuttresscarrybearunderpinstrengthenreinforcefortifyunderprop
2.

niềng răng

prepare (oneself) for something difficult or unpleasant.

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both stations are bracing themselves for job losses
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preparemake readygear upnervesteelgalvanizegirdstrengthenfortifybolsterbuttress
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brace