braces
US /ˈbreɪ·sɪz/
UK /breɪsɪz/
复数名词
1.
牙套, 牙箍
a device fitted to the teeth to correct their position
示例:
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She had to wear braces for two years to straighten her teeth.
她戴了两年牙套来矫正牙齿。
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Many teenagers get braces to improve their smile.
许多青少年戴牙套来改善他们的笑容。
2.
背带, 吊裤带
a pair of straps that pass over the shoulders and fasten to the top of trousers or a skirt to hold them up
示例:
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He wore a suit with matching braces.
他穿着一套搭配背带的西装。
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In the UK, these are often called braces, while in the US they are called suspenders.
在英国，这些通常被称为背带，而在美国则被称为吊带。
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