单词 | hardens |
释义 | hard1 of 2adjective ˈhärd harder; hardest 1 a : not easily penetrated : not easily yielding to pressure hard surfaces an uncomfortably hard chair b of cheese : not capable of being spread : very firm 2 a(1) of wine or beer : having a bitter or acidic taste (2) : having a high concentration of alcohol hard spirits like vodka and whiskey b of beverages : containing alcohol hard seltzer/lemonade/cider c : characterized by the presence of salts (as of calcium or magnesium) that prevent soap from lathering hard water 3 a : of or relating to radiation of relatively high penetrating power : having high energy hard X-rays b : having or producing relatively great photographic contrast a hard negative 4 a : metallic as distinct from paper hard money b of currency : convertible into gold : stable in value c : usable as currency paid in hard cash d of currency : readily acceptable in international trade e : being high and unlikely to change hard prices 5 a : firmly and closely twisted hard yarns b of fabrics : having a smooth close napless finish a hard worsted 6 a : physically fit in good hard condition b : resistant to stress or disease : hardy a hard plant c : free of weakness : unyielding a man of hard unbending will 7 a(1) : firm, definite reached a hard agreement (2) : not speculative or conjectural : factual hard evidence (3) : important or informative rather than sensational or entertaining hard news (4) : expressed in a clear and decisive way : leaving no doubt Offers to install an electric door opener at her own expense were met with a hard no from the garage landlords, whose old-fashioned sensibilities dictated that their tenants use multiple manual locks to secure the space.—Ronnie Koenig The editor [Gene Policinski] said he told Ashe that "USA Today does not print unconfirmed stories from unattributed sources, but in the absence of a hard denial, or confirmation, the information seemed credible and we would continue to pursue the story."—William C. Rhoden see also hard pass b : close, searching gave a hard look c : free from sentimentality or illusion : realistic good hard sense d : unlikely to respond in a kind or sympathetic way : unfeeling a hard heart 8 a(1) : difficult to bear or endure hard luck hard times (2) : oppressive, inequitable sales taxes are hard on the poor a hard restriction b(1) : lacking consideration, compassion, or gentleness : callous a hard greedy landlord (2) : incapable of being corrected or disciplined : tough, unruly a hard gang c(1) : harsh, severe, or offensive in tendency or effect said some hard things (2) : marked by resentment hard feelings (3) : strict, unrelenting drives a hard bargain d : inflicting physical discomfort or hardship : inclement hard winter e(1) : intense in force, manner, or degree hard blows (2) : demanding the exertion of energy : calling for stamina and endurance hard work (3) : performing or carrying on with great energy, intensity, or persistence a hard worker f : most unyielding or thoroughgoing the hard political right 9 a : characterized by sharp or harsh outline, rigid execution, and stiff drawing hard forms b : sharply defined : stark hard shadows c : lacking in shading, delicacy, or resonance hard singing tones d : sounding as in candy and geese respectively —used of c and g the word arc is pronounced with a hard c e : suggestive of toughness or insensitivity hard eyes 10 a(1) : difficult to accomplish or resolve : troublesome hard problems The true story was hard to come by. (2) : difficult to comprehend or explain a hard concept b : having difficulty in doing something hard of hearing c : difficult to magnetize or demagnetize 11 : being at once addictive and gravely detrimental to health such hard drugs as heroin 12 : resistant to biodegradation hard detergents hard pesticides such as DDT 13 : being, schooled in, or using the methods of the natural sciences and especially of the physical sciences a hard scientist 14 of money : contributed (as by individuals or political action committees) directly to a particular candidate or campaign hard 2 of 2adverb1 a : with great or utmost effort or energy : strenuously were hard at work b : in a violent manner : fiercely hit the ball hard The wind was blowing hard. c : to the full extent —usually used in nautical directions steer hard aport d : to an immoderate degree been drinking hard lately e : in a searching, close, or concentrated manner stared hard at me 2 a : in such a manner as to cause hardship, difficulty, or pain The economic downturn has hit the poor especially hard. b : with rancor, bitterness, or grief took the defeat hard 3 : in a firm manner : tightly hold on hard 4 : to the point of hardness frozen hard 5 : close in time or space stands hard by the river hardens verb1 as in freezes to become physically firm or solid the glue begins to harden as soon as it is exposed to air Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance
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2 as in strengthens to make able to withstand physical hardship, strain, or exposure pioneer women who had been hardened by years of living on the plains Synonyms & Similar Words
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3 as in toughens to increase the ability of (as a muscle) to exert physical force arm muscles that were hardened by all the years of casting and hauling his fishing nets Synonyms & Similar Words
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4 as in stiffens to make more harsh, uncompromising, or severe the government hardened restrictions on travel to and from the war-torn nation Synonyms & Similar Words
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