bracing

名词 bracing:

1. a structural member used to stiffen a framework
   同义词：brace

动词 brace:

1. prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult
   同义词：brace, poise
2. support or hold steady and make steadfast, with or as if with a brace
   同义词：brace, steady, stabilize, stabilise
3. support by bracing
   同义词：brace
4. cause to be alert and energetic
   同义词：stimulate, arouse, brace, energize, energise, perk up

形容词 bracing:

1. imparting vitality and energy
   同义词：brisk, energizing, energising, fresh, refreshing, refreshful, tonic

1. My daughter has to wear a brace on her teeth.
   我的女儿得戴牙箍以矫正牙齿。
2. A bracing tonic.
   提神的补品

brac.ing

adj.（形容词）
Invigorating or refreshing; strengthening:
振奋精神的：振奋精神的或清爽的；令人奋发的：
例句：
a bracing tonic.
提神的补品

n.（名词）
A support; a brace.
支持；支柱
Braces considered as a group.
一组大括号

【引伸】
brac.ingly
adv.（副词）