He braced himself for the icy plunge into the black water.

他准备跳入冰冷的黑水。

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He braced himself to meet the blow.

他振作精神去承受这个打击。

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Forgetting everything except his cherished ambition, he braced himself for the contest, took a twist hold on the lines, sent a sharp, quick call to his horse, and let him out for all that was in him.

但他忘记了一切怀有野心，他支撑自己的比赛，并于行波折举行，发出了尖锐的，迅速致电他的马，让他为所有在他。

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Fr Comiskey said Mr Quinn was overjoyed and delighted, as he had braced himself for the possibility that he might not get out.

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With that, Rivera said he was ready for questions and braced himself to be peppered by some Indians die-hards who have watched No. 42 come in and close out comebacks and dash more than a few special seasons in Cleveland.

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