他在出发前用皮带束紧了外套。

He ___girded his coat with a leather belt before setting off.

运动员们为即将到来的决赛做好了充分准备。

The athletes ___girded themselves for the upcoming championship finals.

公司为新项目配备了充足的资金支持。

The company ___girded the new project with sufficient financial support.