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stiffening

UK //ˈstɪfənɪŋ//US //ˈstɪfənɪŋ//

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。)

同义词:hardening, tightening, rigidifying

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。)

同义词:harden, tighten, strengthen

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。)