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stiffened

UK //ˈstɪfənd//US //ˈstɪfənd//

词源

源自古英语 stīfian(使变硬),与德语 steif(僵硬的)同源,最终源自原始日耳曼语 *stīfaz。

verb

❶ 指物体变得僵硬或不易弯曲,通常由于干燥、冷却或紧张等原因导致物理性质变化。

“The fabric stiffened after being starched.”

(布料上浆后变得硬挺了。)

“His back stiffened from sitting too long.”

(他因久坐而背部发僵。)

❶ 形容人因紧张、恐惧或愤怒而身体突然变得紧绷或不自然。

“She stiffened when she heard the strange noise.”

(听到怪声时她全身绷紧了。)

“His smile stiffened as the criticism continued.”

(随着批评持续,他的笑容变得僵硬。)

同义词:harden, tighten, rigidify, tense up

常见短语

stiffened resolve — 指经过某事件后决心变得更加坚定,常用来描述面对困难时的心理变化。

“The team's stiffened resolve led them to victory in the final match.”

(队伍愈加坚定的决心帮助他们在决赛中获胜。)