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Steel against Meaning in English

expression

STEEL uh-GAYNST, uh-GENST
steel uh-GENST

释义

To mentally or emotionally prepare yourself to face something difficult, unpleasant, or challenging.

用法与细微差别

This expression is formal/literary and often used when facing emotional hardship or adversity. Commonly used as 'steel yourself against (something).' Not used for physical preparations. Synonyms: 'brace yourself.'

例句

She tried to steel against disappointment before reading the results.

basic

He must steel against fear to speak in public.

basic

We all need to steel against hard times.

basic

She steeled against the criticism by reminding herself of her goals.

natural

He took a deep breath to steel against the bad news.

natural

You’d better steel against disappointment—things might not go as planned.

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