英漢字典

詞彙 brace 在中文的含義

brace 在英語中是什麼意思？與 Lingoland 一起探索這個詞的含義、發音及具體用法

brace

US /breɪs/
UK /breɪs/
"brace" picture

名詞

1.

支架, 矯正器, 夾板

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

範例:
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The carpenter used a brace to support the weak beam.
木匠用支架支撐那根脆弱的橫樑。
•
She had to wear a dental brace for two years.
她不得不戴兩年牙齒矯正器。
同義詞:
supportpropreinforcementstaybuttress
2.

一對, 兩件

a pair of something, especially game birds

範例:
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The hunter returned with a brace of pheasants.
獵人帶著一對野雞回來了。
•
He scored a brace of goals in the match.
他在比賽中打入兩球。
同義詞:
paircoupleduo

動詞

1.

做好準備, 支撐

prepare (oneself) for something difficult or unpleasant

範例:
•
She had to brace herself for the bad news.
她不得不做好準備迎接壞消息。
•
The company is bracing for a tough economic downturn.
公司正在為嚴峻的經濟衰退做準備。
同義詞:
preparereadysteelfortifystrengthen
2.

靠住, 支撐

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

範例:
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He braced the ladder against the wall.
他把梯子靠在牆上。
•
The strong winds caused the trees to brace against each other.
強風使樹木互相支撐。
同義詞:
propsupportsteadysecurefasten
在 Lingoland 學習這個單詞