Word · Frequency #8937
brace
做好准备；绷紧（身体）
核心释义
to prepare for something bad, such as an impact or blow
- 1.
为不好的事情(如冲击或打击)做准备。
To prepare for something bad, such as an impact or blow.
- 2.
放置于抵抗压力的位置；牢牢握住
To place in a position for resisting pressure; to hold firmly.
- 3.
使用支索旋转横帆船的帆桁,使帆面更有效地迎风。
To swing round the yards of a square rigged ship, using braces, to present a more efficient sail surface to the direction of the wind.
- 4.
通常指警察拦下某人进行询问
To stop someone for questioning, usually said of police.
- 5.
用问题、要求或请求来面对。
To confront with questions, demands or requests.
- 6.
用支架加固；支持；支撑
To furnish with braces; to support; to prop.
- 7.
拉紧；收紧；使处于紧张状态；绷紧；加强。
To draw tight; to tighten; to put in a state of tension; to strain; to strengthen.
- 8.
紧密绑扎或系紧
To bind or tie closely; to fasten tightly.
支撑；加固；拉紧；系紧；质问；追问；（警察）拦住盘问；用转帆索转动（帆桁）
用法In use
The city braced for the approaching hurricane.
用法提示：此处 brace 表示‘做好准备’，用过去式 braced 表示动作的完成。
She braced her feet against the wall to push the heavy cabinet.
用法提示：此处 brace 表示‘支撑’，用过去式 braced 描述具体动作。
He braced himself for the difficult conversation with his boss.
用法提示：此处 brace 表示‘振作精神’，用过去式 braced 和反身代词 himself 表达心理准备。
brace for sth
for 后接即将发生的坏事，如风暴、冲击或坏消息。
Coastal towns are bracing for the hurricane.
沿海城镇正在为飓风做准备。
brace oneself for sth
反身代词 oneself 随主语变化，如 myself, yourself, himself 等。
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- brace yourself
- 做好准备
- Brace yourself for a shocking news.做好准备迎接一个令人震惊的消息。
- brace for impact
- 准备承受冲击
- The passengers were told to brace for impact.乘客们被告知准备承受冲击。
- brace against
- 靠…支撑
- He braced his back against the wall.他把背靠在墙上支撑着。
- brace for bad news
- 准备接受坏消息
- The company is bracing for bad news about profits.公司正准备接受关于利润的坏消息。
- brace oneself for
- 使自己准备好面对
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
想象你双手撑住墙壁（brace），深呼吸，告诉自己“打起精神”，就像用支柱支撑自己。
语境与语域Context & Register
语域：mixed 常见场景：physical support、mental preparation 作为动词，“brace”既用于物理支撑（如支架固定），也用于心理准备（如鼓起勇气），在正式和非正式场合均常见。
语法说明Grammar Note
可作及物或不及物动词，常见结构：brace oneself for/against
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
All listed words rhyme with brace (ending sound /-eɪs/).
用法优先级Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 2，建议结合例句记忆，而不是只背中文释义。
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