英语词汇“stiffen”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

stiffen

/ˈstɪf(ə)n

verb

1Make or become stiff or rigid: [with object]: he stiffened his knees in an effort to prevent them trembling [no object]: my back stiffens up and I can’t bend...

His knee also stiffens up after training, so it needs sorting out because it's an annoying problem.
That's impressive for a man his age - perhaps, like me, he has a bad back that stiffens up when he sits.
Hold a magnet nearby and the bits of iron will line up end-to-end; they form a rigid lattice that stiffens the mixture.

Synonyms

become stiff, thicken;

set, become solid, solidify, harden, gel, congeal, coagulate, clot

make/become stiff/rigid, tense (up), tighten, tauten;

rigidify

technical ankylose

1.1 [with object] Support or strengthen (a garment or fabric), typically by adding tape or an adhesive layer.The sealant stiffens the fabric and prevents the threads from showing through the stitching....

Thicker foam also will stiffen the base fabric more than thin foam and requires the stability of heavy fabric, such as denim.
He exaggerated the hips with panniered silk skirts, and skirts were stiffened into subtle bell shapes.

1.2Make or become stronger or more steadfast: [with object]: outrage over the murders stiffened the government’s resolve to confront the Mafia [no object]: the regime’s resistance stiffened...

We can hope for an early end to the destruction, but as resistance stiffens that prospect is by no means certain.
Progressive Democrats revolted in the House caucus, stiffening resistance to the Republican bill.
European governments are stiffening their resistance to war in Iraq in advance of the weapons inspectors' report to the United Nations security council tomorrow.

Synonyms

strengthen, harden, toughen, fortify, give strength to, reinforce, brace, steel, give a boost to

Derivatives

stiffener

/ˈstɪf(ə)nə/ noun ...

There are shoes with Velcro closure systems, shoes with stretch-neoprene openings, and shoes with nylon midsole stiffeners to increase edge-holding power without losing flexibility.
And why, why, oh why, do shirts still come wrapped in layers of tissue, with cardboard stiffeners and plastic collar supports as well as thousands of pins in the most unlikely places?
Add stiffeners and strengthen lateral bracing on steel members to prevent local buckling before the members reach their full plastic capacity.

单词	stiffen
释义	stiffen /ˈstɪf(ə)n / verb 1Make or become stiff or rigid: [with object]: he stiffened his knees in an effort to prevent them trembling [no object]: my back stiffens up* and I can’t bend... His knee also stiffens up after training, so it needs sorting out because it's an annoying problem. That's impressive for a man his age - perhaps, like me, he has a bad back that stiffens up when he sits. Hold a magnet nearby and the bits of iron will line up end-to-end; they form a rigid lattice that stiffens the mixture. Synonyms become stiff, thicken; set, become solid, solidify, harden, gel, congeal, coagulate, clot make/become stiff/rigid, tense (up), tighten, tauten; rigidify technical* ankylose 1.1 [with object] Support or strengthen (a garment or fabric), typically by adding tape or an adhesive layer.The sealant stiffens the fabric and prevents the threads from showing through the stitching.... Thicker foam also will stiffen the base fabric more than thin foam and requires the stability of heavy fabric, such as denim. He exaggerated the hips with panniered silk skirts, and skirts were stiffened into subtle bell shapes. 1.2Make or become stronger or more steadfast: [with object]: outrage over the murders stiffened the government’s resolve to confront the Mafia [no object]: the regime’s resistance stiffened... We can hope for an early end to the destruction, but as resistance stiffens that prospect is by no means certain. Progressive Democrats revolted in the House caucus, stiffening resistance to the Republican bill. European governments are stiffening their resistance to war in Iraq in advance of the weapons inspectors' report to the United Nations security council tomorrow. Synonyms strengthen, harden, toughen, fortify, give strength to, reinforce, brace, steel, give a boost to Derivatives stiffener /ˈstɪf(ə)nə/ noun ... There are shoes with Velcro closure systems, shoes with stretch-neoprene openings, and shoes with nylon midsole stiffeners to increase edge-holding power without losing flexibility. And why, why, oh why, do shirts still come wrapped in layers of tissue, with cardboard stiffeners and plastic collar supports as well as thousands of pins in the most unlikely places? Add stiffeners and strengthen lateral bracing on steel members to prevent local buckling before the members reach their full plastic capacity. Rhymes griffon
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