brace

US /breɪs/
UK /breɪs/
"brace" picture
1.

penyokong, pendakap, pengikat

a device that holds something firmly in place or supports and strengthens it

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The carpenter used a brace to support the weak beam.
Tukang kayu menggunakan penyokong untuk menyokong rasuk yang lemah.
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She had to wear a dental brace for two years.
Dia terpaksa memakai pendakap gigi selama dua tahun.
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supportpropreinforcementstaybuttress
2.

pasang, dua

a pair of something, especially game birds

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The hunter returned with a brace of pheasants.
Pemburu itu pulang dengan sepasang burung kuang.
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He scored a brace of goals in the match.
Dia menjaringkan dua gol dalam perlawanan itu.
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paircoupleduo
1.

mempersiapkan diri, bersiap sedia

prepare (oneself) for something difficult or unpleasant

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She had to brace herself for the bad news.
Dia terpaksa mempersiapkan diri untuk berita buruk itu.
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The company is bracing for a tough economic downturn.
Syarikat itu sedang bersiap sedia menghadapi kemerosotan ekonomi yang sukar.
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preparereadysteelfortifystrengthen
2.

menegakkan, mengukuhkan

push (something) against something else in order to steady or strengthen it

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He braced the ladder against the wall.
Dia menegakkan tangga pada dinding.
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The strong winds caused the trees to brace against each other.
Angin kencang menyebabkan pokok-pokok berpegangan antara satu sama lain.
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propsupportsteadysecurefasten