stiffen
柯林斯词典
1. V-I If you stiffen, you stop moving and stand or sit with muscles that are suddenly tense, for example because you feel afraid or angry. 僵住
Ada stiffened at the sound of his voice. 听到他的声音,艾达僵住了。
2. V-I If your muscles or joints stiffen, or if something stiffens them, they become difficult to bend or move. 难于弯曲或活动
The blood supply to the skin is reduced when muscles stiffen. 肌肉发僵时,皮肤的供血量就会减少。
3. PHRASAL VERB Stiffen up means the same as . 难于弯曲或活动
These clothes restrict your freedom of movement and stiffen up the whole body. 这些衣服使你的手脚难于自由活动,使整个身体也僵硬起来。
4. V-T If something such as cloth is stiffened, it is made firm so that it does not bend easily. 使变硬[usu passive]
This special paper was actually thin, soft Sugiwara paper that had been stiffened with a kind of paste. 这种特殊的纸实际上是一种面浆浆过的轻薄柔软的衫原纸。
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stiffen /ˈstɪfən/ (stiffening,stiffened,stiffens)
剑桥词典
stiffen verb (FIRM)
[ 不及物动词:后面不接宾语的动词 ]to become firm or more difficult to bend
变僵硬;变得不易弯曲
Beat the cream until it begins to stiffen (= become firm ). 将奶油搅至稠糊状。
His body stiffened in fear . 他吓得身体发僵。
stiffen verb (LESS RELAXED)
[ 不及物动词:后面不接宾语的动词 ]to become less relaxed and more formal
变生硬,变得拘谨
She stiffened when her former husband walked into the room . 她的前夫走进房间时,她变得拘谨起来。
stiffen verb (MORE SEVERE)
[ 不及物动词:后面不接宾语的动词 or 及物动词:后面接宾语的动词 ]to become or make something stronger or more difficult
加强;(使)变得严厉;(使)变得艰难
These events have stiffened our resolve to succeed . 这些事件增强了我们争取成功的决心。
Penalties for selling illegal drugs have been stiffened. 对贩卖毒品的处罚加重了。
Stiffening competition in the market has led to a reduction in the company's profits this year . 市场日趋激烈的竞争导致了公司今年利润的下降。 返回 stiffen