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braced

/breɪst/

bracedadjective

more braced

Comp.

most braced

Super.

/breɪst/

Translations

подготовленный

The team was braced for the upcoming challenge.

Команда была подготовлена к предстоящему вызову.

укреплённый

The braced structure withstood the strong winds.

Укреплённая конструкция выдержала сильные ветры.

Definitions

Prepared for something difficult or unpleasant.

She was braced for the impact of the bad news.

Strengthened or supported with a brace.

The braced structure withstood the strong winds.

Synonyms

bracedpast participle

/breɪst/

Used adjectivally as the past participle of the verb 'brace', denoting something that has been supported or someone mentally prepared.

Definitions

Strengthened, supported, or made firm by one or more braces.

The braced beams kept the roof from collapsing.

Mentally or physically prepared for an expected difficulty, impact, or shock.

Braced against the bitter wind, they continued the climb.

braceverb

braced

Past Simple

braced

Past Simple

braced

Past Participle

bracing

Gerund

/breɪs/

Translations

подготовиться

He had to brace himself for the impact.

Ему пришлось подготовиться к удару.

укрепить

They needed to brace the structure to prevent collapse.

Им нужно было укрепить конструкцию, чтобы предотвратить обрушение.

подпереть

He braced the shelf with a piece of wood to prevent it from collapsing.

Он подпер полку куском дерева, чтобы она не рухнула.

взбодритьо свежем или холодном воздухе, погоде

The crisp mountain air braced the hikers for the long trek ahead.

Свежий горный воздух взбодрил туристов перед долгим переходом.

приготовитьсякоманда перед ударом или другим неприятным событием

"Brace! Brace!" shouted the flight attendant as the plane began its emergency landing.

«Приготовиться! Приготовиться!» — крикнула стюардесса, когда самолет начал аварийную посадку.

Additional translations

опереться

Definitions

To prepare for something difficult or unpleasant.

She braced herself for the impact of the bad news.

To support or hold steady with or as if with a brace.

He braced the shelf with a piece of wood to prevent it from collapsing.

To make a structure stronger or more stable.

The engineers braced the bridge to withstand the heavy traffic.

To invigorate or refresh, especially by cold or brisk conditions.

The crisp mountain air braced the hikers for the long trek ahead.

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Antonyms

bracenoun

Definitions

A device or support used to hold something in place, steady it, or strengthen it.

The carpenter used a brace to hold the wooden pieces in place while the glue dried.

A pair of something, typically used in reference to game animals.

The hunter returned with a brace of pheasants after a successful day in the field.

A symbol used in writing, typically to enclose words or numbers, such as { }.

The mathematician used braces to group the terms in the equation.

A device fitted to a weak or injured part of the body to give support.

After the accident, she had to wear a neck brace for several weeks.

A tool with a U-shaped bend used for turning a drill bit.

He used a brace and bit to drill holes in the wooden plank.

(usually braces) A pair of straps worn over the shoulders to hold up trousers; suspenders (British).

He adjusted his braces before stepping onto the stage.

(usually braces) An orthodontic appliance of wires and bands used to straighten teeth.

The teenager had to wear braces for two years to correct her bite.

In sport, a pair of goals, points, or wins scored by the same player or team in a single game or match.

Ronaldo scored a brace to secure the victory for his side.

braceadjective

Definitions

Attributive: relating to or functioning as a brace; providing support or reinforcement.

Passengers adopted the brace position during the emergency landing.

braceinterjection

Definitions

An exclamation instructing people to prepare themselves for a sudden impact or shock.

"Brace! Brace!" shouted the flight attendant as the plane began its emergency landing.