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单词 stiffen
释义

stiffen

​verb
UK /ˈstɪf(ə)n/
Word Forms
present tense
I/you/we/theystiffen
he/she/itstiffens
present participlestiffening
past tensestiffened
past participlestiffened
DEFINITIONS3
  1. 1
    intransitive to suddenly hold your body in a stiff way, often because you become nervous, worried, angry, or unfriendly

    She stiffened as the footsteps came closer and closer.

    stiffen with/in:

    He stiffened with rage.

    Synonyms and related words
    Physical sensations associated with emotions
    churn
    convulse
    flutter
  2. 2

    stiffen

    or

    stiffen up

    intransitive to become stiff and difficult to move

    Her old fingers were stiffening up now.

    Synonyms and related words
    Not moving
    still
    static
    stationary
    1. 2a

      stiffen

      or

      stiffen up

      transitive to make something stiff

      He sat up straight, stiffening his back.

      Synonyms and related words
      To change consistency - general words
      atomise
      atomize
      bake
  3. 3
    intransitive/transitive if your resolve or resistance stiffens, or if you stiffen it, you become more determined
    stiffen someone’s resistance:

    The army stiffened their resistance.

    stiffen someone’s resolve:

    The air attack only served to stiffen the enemy’s resolve.

    Synonyms and related words
    To become, or to make something stronger
    strengthen
    bolster
    intensify

stiffen

​verb
US /ˈstɪf(ə)n/
Word Forms
present tense
I/you/we/theystiffen
he/she/itstiffens
present participlestiffening
past tensestiffened
past participlestiffened
DEFINITIONS3
  1. 1
    intransitive to suddenly hold your body in a stiff way, often because you become nervous, worried, angry, or unfriendly

    She stiffened as the footsteps came closer and closer.

    stiffen with/in:

    He stiffened with rage.

    Synonyms and related words
    Physical sensations associated with emotions
    churn
    convulse
    flutter
  2. 2
    intransitive/transitive if your resolve or resistance stiffens, or if you stiffen it, you become more determined
    stiffen someone’s resistance:

    The army stiffened their resistance.

    stiffen someone’s resolve:

    The air attack only served to stiffen the enemy’s resolve.

    Synonyms and related words
    To become, or to make something stronger
    strengthen
    intensify
    invigorate
  3. 3

    stiffen

    or

    stiffen up

    intransitive to become stiff and difficult to move

    Her old fingers were stiffening up now.

    Synonyms and related words
    Not moving
    still
    static
    stationary
    1. 3a

      stiffen

      or

      stiffen up

      transitive to make something stiff

      He sat up straight, stiffening his back.

      Synonyms and related words
      To change consistency - general words
      atomize
      bake
      boil
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