stiffen
US /ˈstɪf.ən/
UK /ˈstɪf.ən/
動詞
1.
變硬, 僵硬
to make or become stiff or rigid
範例:
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The cold weather caused the dough to stiffen.
寒冷的天氣使麵團變硬。
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His muscles began to stiffen after the long run.
長跑後，他的肌肉開始僵硬。
2.
堅定, 變得嚴厲
to become more severe or determined
範例:
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The government's resolve began to stiffen in the face of public pressure.
面對公眾壓力，政府的決心開始堅定。
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Her voice seemed to stiffen with anger.
她的聲音似乎因憤怒而變得僵硬。