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brace (EN)
名詞、動詞

名詞 “brace”

単数 brace、複数 braces
  1. 支え
    The carpenter used a metal brace to keep the wooden beams in place.
  2. 中括弧
    In the code, make sure to close each brace properly to avoid errors.
  3. 歯列矯正器具
    She wore a brace (= braces in the US) for two years to straighten her teeth.
  4. 二得点
    In yesterday's match, Alex scored a brace, leading his team to victory.

動詞 “brace”

不定詞 brace; 三単現 braces; 過去形 braced; 過去分詞 braced; 動名詞 bracing
  1. 覚悟する
    She braced herself for the bad news from the doctor.
  2. 体を支える
    She braced herself against the wall to keep from slipping on the ice.
  3. 帆を調整する
    The sailors had to brace the yards quickly to catch the changing wind.
  4. 詰め寄る
    The reporters braced the politician with tough questions about the new policy.
  5. 補強する
    The workers braced the old bridge with steel supports to prevent it from collapsing.
  6. 筋肉を緊張させる
    She braced her torso before lifting the heavy box.