braces

英文释义

n an appliance that corrects dental irregularities
n a support that steadies or strengthens something else
n two items of the same kind
n a set of two similar things considered as a unit
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)
n an appliance that corrects dental irregularities
n a carpenter's tool having a crank handle for turning and a socket to hold a bit for boring
n a structural member used to stiffen a framework
v prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult
v support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace
v support by bracing
v cause to be alert and energetic

中文翻译

n. 背带

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