stiffen
UK/'stifn/US
TOEFLB2
Definitions
v.
To make or become rigid, firm, or less flexible
使变硬，使僵硬；变硬，变僵
Root Breakdown
Native Englishstiffenother
=stiffen
Common Collocations
- 1.stiffen with fear因恐惧而僵住
- 2.stiffen resistance加强抵抗
- 3.stiffen the spine挺直脊梁／振作精神
- 4.stiffen up变得僵硬
Example Sentences
- 1.
She stiffened when she heard footsteps approaching in the dark hallway.
- 2.
Add more starch to stiffen the fabric before ironing it.
- 3.
His resolve stiffened after the committee rejected his proposal a second time.