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单词 | stiffen |
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stiffen ['stɪf.ən] verb FIRM 僵硬 intransitive ■to become firm or more difficult to bend 变僵硬;变得不易弯曲 •Beat the cream until it begins to stiffen (= become firm).将鲜奶油搅至稠糊状。 •His body stiffened in fear.他吓得身体发僵。 ['stɪf.ən] verb LESS RELAXED 拘谨 intransitive ■to become less relaxed and more formal 变生硬,变得拘谨 •She stiffened when her former husband walked into the room.她的前夫走进房间时,她变得拘谨起来。 ['stɪf.ən] verb MORE SEVERE 更严厉 intransitive or transitive ■to make something stronger or more difficult 加强;(使)变得严厉;(使)变得艰难 •These events have stiffened our resolve to succeed.这些事件增强了我们争取成功的决心。 •Penalties for selling illegal drugs have been stiffened.对贩卖毒品的处罚加重了。 •Stiffening competition in the market has led to a reduction in the company's profits this year.市场日趋激烈的竞争导致公司今年利润下降。 |
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