braces
US /ˈbreɪ·sɪz/
UK /breɪsɪz/
複數名詞
1.
牙套, 牙箍
a device fitted to the teeth to correct their position
範例:
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She had to wear braces for two years to straighten her teeth.
她戴了兩年牙套來矯正牙齒。
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Many teenagers get braces to improve their smile.
許多青少年戴牙套來改善他們的笑容。
2.
背帶, 吊褲帶
a pair of straps that pass over the shoulders and fasten to the top of trousers or a skirt to hold them up
範例:
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He wore a suit with matching braces.
他穿著一套搭配背帶的西裝。
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In the UK, these are often called braces, while in the US they are called suspenders.
在英國，這些通常被稱為背帶，而在美國則被稱為吊帶。
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