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brace

/breɪs/

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1 · verb

to prepare yourself for something unpleasant or difficult

做好准备；振作应对

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The village began to brace for another night of heavy rain.
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村民开始准备应对又一个暴雨之夜。
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Pronunciation: /breɪs/

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