unbraced

unbraced — verb

  • unbracedpresent simple I / you / we / they
  • unbraceds3rd person singular
  • unbraceding-ing form
  • unbracededpast simple

1. To unfasten or separate something by removing or loosening a support, strap, or

1.動詞及物C2
釋義

To unfasten or separate something by removing or loosening a support, strap, or restraint that was holding it in place.

例句

Renata unbraced the old wooden ladder from the wall before moving it to the shed.

unbrace + object + from + location

After reaching the summit, Minh unbraced his climbing harness and sat down to rest.

同義詞
  • unfasten

    more general; applies to buttons, zippers, and closures of any kind

  • detach

    focuses on separating one thing from another; less specific about removal of a support

  • loosen

    suggests making less tight rather than fully removing the brace

  • release

    implies letting go of something held or restrained

反義詞
  • brace

    the direct opposite — to support, tighten, or hold in place

文法句型

unbrace + object + from + place/position

unbrace + physical object

用法筆記

Object is typically a physical item that has been tied, strapped, supported, or held in position — such as a rope, harness, ladder, splint, or cable.

常見錯誤

❌She unbraced the knot.
✅She untied the knot.
💡'unbrace' applies to the object held by the brace, not to the knot or tie itself.
❌He unbraced his backpack from his shoulders.
✅He unbraced his backpack from the frame.
💡Use 'unbrace' when the item was physically braced or strapped to a support, not just worn or carried.

2. To make someone or something physically or mentally weak, reducing their strengt

2.動詞及物C2
釋義

To make someone or something physically or mentally weak, reducing their strength, energy, or ability to cope.

例句

Weeks of illness had unbraced Baraka, leaving him too tired to stand for long.

passive: be unbraced by illness

Constant criticism unbraced Nora's confidence until she stopped speaking in meetings.

同義詞
  • weaken

    more common and general; can be used in physical and abstract contexts

  • enfeeble

    very formal, focuses specifically on loss of physical strength

  • debilitate

    formal; emphasises prolonged or severe reduction in strength

  • sap

    suggests a gradual draining of energy or vitality

反義詞
  • strengthen

    to make stronger in body, mind, or resolve

  • fortify

    to add strength or resilience against something

文法句型

unbrace + person/strength/confidence

be unbraced by + cause

用法筆記

This sense is often figurative. Common subjects that 'unbrace' someone include illness, grief, exhaustion, hardship, criticism, and drought. Frequently used in the passive voice ('was unbraced by').

常見錯誤

❌The storm unbraced the roof tiles.
✅The storm loosened the roof tiles.
💡Use sense 1 for physical objects; use sense 2 for people or abstract qualities like strength or morale.
❌The medicine unbraced his fever.
✅The medicine weakened his fever.
💡'unbrace' does not mean 'reduce the severity of a condition'; it means to sap a person's or thing's intrinsic strength.