brace

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六级考研托福雅思GRE Collins 2

英文释义

n. a support that steadies or strengthens something else
n. either of two punctuation marks ({ or }) used to enclose textual material
n. a rope on a square-rigged ship that is used to swing a yard about and secure it
n. elastic straps that hold trousers up (usually used in the plural)

中文翻译

n. 支柱, 曲柄, 支撑, 一对
vt. 紧缚, 支撑, 激励
vi. 打起精神
[计] 花括号

2
Collins 星级
8,937
BNC 频率
6,591
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记忆技巧

brace 本身是一个完整的词,没有明显的词根词缀,但可以联想到与“支撑”相关的概念,像“bracket”(支架),帮助记忆其含义。

例句

1. She wore a brace to support her injured ankle.

她戴了一个支架来支持受伤的脚踝。

2. The dentist recommended a brace to correct my teeth.

牙医建议我戴牙套来矫正牙齿。

3. You should brace yourself for the upcoming exam.

你应该为即将到来的考试做好准备。

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