
stiffening
词源
源自中古英语 'stifnen',与古英语 'stīf'(意为坚硬的)相关,后缀 '-en' 表示使动或状态变化。
noun
❶ 指物体变得坚硬或不易弯曲的过程或状态,常用于描述材料、肢体或结构的物理变化。
“The stiffening of the fabric made it hold its shape better.”
(布料变硬后更容易保持形状。)
“He felt a sudden stiffening in his back after lifting the heavy box.”
(搬起重箱子后,他突然感到背部僵硬。)
❶ 指态度或行为变得更为严格或坚决,常用于描述人的情绪或立场的转变。
“There was a noticeable stiffening in her tone when she spoke about the rules.”
(当她谈到规则时,语气明显变得强硬。)
“The team showed a stiffening resolve after their initial defeat.”
(在初次失败后,团队表现出更加坚定的决心。)
verb
❶ 使某物变得坚硬或不易弯曲,常用于描述通过物理或化学手段改变物体性质。
“The cold weather was stiffening the leather of his boots.”
(寒冷的天气使他的靴子皮革变硬。)
“They used a special chemical for stiffening the fabric.”
(他们使用了一种特殊的化学物质来使布料变硬。)
❶ 使态度或行为变得更为严格或坚决,常用于描述人或组织的立场变化。
“The manager stiffened his stance on punctuality after several late arrivals.”
(在多次迟到后,经理对守时的态度变得更强硬。)
“Her expression stiffened when she heard the news.”
(听到消息时,她的表情变得僵硬。)
常见短语
stiffening agent — 指用于使材料变硬的化学物质或添加剂,常见于纺织、建筑等行业。
“The stiffening agent made the fabric more durable.”
(硬化剂使布料更加耐用。)
stiffening resistance — 指物体抵抗变形的能力,常用于工程或材料科学中描述材料的性能。
“The stiffening resistance of the steel beam was tested under pressure.”
(钢梁的抗变形能力在压力下进行了测试。)