Elaine braced herself against the dresser and looked in the mirror.

伊莱恩身体抵住梳妆台，照了照镜子

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She braced herself to lead a normal life.

她振作起来去过正常生活。

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She braced herself up and tried once more.

她鼓起勇气又试了一次。

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Each winter Judith Caletti braced herself for the inevitable: crippling sinus headaches followed by an infection.

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Which is why she braced herself for the work she knew Groupon would require.

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