brace

US /breɪs/
UK /breɪs/
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1.

braçadeira, aparelho, suporte

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.
O carpinteiro usou uma braçadeira para apoiar a viga fraca.
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She had to wear a dental brace for two years.
Ela teve que usar um aparelho dentário por dois anos.
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supportpropreinforcementstaybuttress
2.

par, dupla

a pair of something, especially game birds

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The hunter returned with a brace of pheasants.
O caçador voltou com um par de faisões.
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He scored a brace of goals in the match.
Ele marcou um par de gols na partida.
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paircoupleduo
1.

preparar, apoiar

prepare (oneself) for something difficult or unpleasant

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She had to brace herself for the bad news.
Ela teve que se preparar para as más notícias.
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The company is bracing for a tough economic downturn.
A empresa está se preparando para uma difícil desaceleração econômica.
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preparereadysteelfortifystrengthen
2.

apoiar, firmar

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

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He braced the ladder against the wall.
Ele apoiou a escada contra a parede.
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The strong winds caused the trees to brace against each other.
Os ventos fortes fizeram com que as árvores se apoiassem umas nas outras.
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propsupportsteadysecurefasten