读音

/stɪfən/

释义

• 动词:
  • 使变硬，使僵硬。例如: “The fabric stiffened after being washed in cold water.”
  • 增强，加强。例如: “Her resolve stiffened as she faced the challenge.”

短语

• “stiffen one’s spine” 意味着增加勇气或决心。
• “stiffen the penalty” 意味着加重惩罚。

例句

• “The glue began to stiffen as it dried.”
• “His determination stiffened after hearing the criticism.”

同义词

• harden
• toughen
• reinforce
• strengthen
• firm up