A supportive device or prop that holds something firm

• A medical bandage or splint to stabilize a body part

支具或支撑物，用于固定或稳住某物

• 用于固定或支撑身体部位的护具或绷带

An orthodontic appliance for straightening teeth

• Usually used in the plural

用于矫正牙齿的正畸装置

• 通常作复数概念使用

Straps that hold up trousers

• British usage; usually plural

裤子的背带

• 英式用法较多，常用复数概念

A hand tool for turning a bit; a bitstock

手摇式弓形钻，用来带动钻头

The curly bracket { } punctuation mark

• In music, a symbol that joins staves

花括号 { }

• 乐谱中用于连接多个谱表的符号

A structural member that stiffens a frame or prevents distortion

用来加固框架、防止变形的结构构件

A pair; two of something, especially game birds or two goals by one player

一对；尤指猎鸟，或指一名球员打进两个球

To prepare oneself for something difficult or an impact

为困难或冲击做好准备

To support, strengthen, or secure by tightening or fastening

通过加固、拉紧或系紧来支撑或稳固某物