词典释义：
a device that clamps things tightly together or that gives support, in particular
支柱，托架，夹头，尤指：
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〈英〉（裤子的）背带。
a device fitted to a weak or injured part of the body, such as the neck or leg, to give support
（用以支承病体或身体受伤部位的）梏具。
a wire device fitted in the mouth to straighten the teeth
畸齿矫正钢丝架。
a strengthening piece of iron or timber used in building or carpentry
（建筑或木工用的铁制或木制）支柱，撑柱。
(亦作
手摇曲柄钻。
a rope attached to the yard of a ship for trimming the sail
（船上的）转帆索。
(复同单)a pair of something, typically of birds or mammals killed in hunting
（尤指鸟或哺乳动物等已被猎杀的猎物）一对，一双
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thirty brace of grouse .３０对松鸡。
【印刷】大括弧（即｛ ｝ ）。
【乐】连谱号。
make (a structure) stronger or firmer with wood, iron, or other forms of support
支撑，使固定，使稳固；把…绷紧
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the posts were braced by lengths of timber .这些柱子用几根木头撑着。
press (one's body or part of one's body) firmly against something in order to stay balanced
撑牢，站稳
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she braced her feet against a projecting shelf 她把脚踩在一块突出来的岩石上站稳
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[as adj. braced]
he stood with legs braced .他叉开双腿站稳。
prepare (someone or oneself) for something difficult or unpleasant
（使）作好防备
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both stations are bracing themselves for job losses .两个电台都在为就业岗位减少作准备。
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brace up be strong or courageous 坚强起来；鼓起勇气
"Middle English （as a verb meaning ‘clasp, fasten tightly’）： from Old French
