gird
US /ɡɝːd/
UK /ɡɜːd/
動詞
1.
準備, 做好準備
to prepare oneself for something difficult or challenging
範例:
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The nation must gird itself for war.
國家必須做好準備迎接戰爭。
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He girded himself for the difficult conversation ahead.
他為即將到來的艱難對話做好了準備。
2.
束縛, 環繞
to encircle or fasten with a belt or band
範例:
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He girded his sword to his side.
他把劍佩戴在腰間。
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The city was girded by ancient walls.
這座城市被古老的城牆環繞。