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单词 stiffen
释义 stiffen

stiffen /ˈstɪf.ən/

verb [I or T] (MORE SEVERE) ↑Verb Endings for stiffen
F0 to become or make something stronger or more difficult: » These events have stiffened our resolve to succeed.» Penalties for selling illegal drugs have been stiffened.» Stiffening competition in the market has led to a reduction in the company's profits this year.Thesaurus+: ↑Becoming and making strongerWord Builder:Nouns: stiffnessAdjectives: stiffVerbs: stiffenAdverbs: stiff, stiffly
verb [I] (FIRM) ↑Verb Endings for stiffen
F0 to become firm or more difficult to bend: » Beat the cream until it begins to stiffen (= become firm).» His body stiffened in fear.Thesaurus+: ↑Tight and tighteningWord Builder:Nouns: stiffnessAdjectives: stiffVerbs: stiffenAdverbs: stiff, stiffly
verb [I] (LESS RELAXED) ↑Verb Endings for stiffen
F0 to become less relaxed and more formal: » She stiffened when her former husband walked into the room.Thesaurus+: ↑Tight and tighteningWord Builder:Nouns: stiffnessAdjectives: stiffVerbs: stiffenAdverbs: stiff, stiffly
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