stiffen

stiffen
verb
  1. make or become stiff or rigid
    使僵硬；使挺直
    [with obj.]he stiffened his knees in an effort to prevent them trembling.
    他挺直膝盖以使之不再颤抖。
    [no obj.]my back stiffens up and I can't bend.
    我的后背僵硬，因此我弯不下腰。
    ■[with obj.]support or strengthen (a garment or fabric), typically by adding tape or an adhesive layer
    （通过加布条或粘合层）使（衣服，织物）变硬挺
    ■(figurative)make or become stronger or more steadfast
    (喻)使更坚强；使更坚定
    [with obj.]outrage over the murders stiffened the government's resolve to confront the Mafia.
    对谋杀的愤怒更加坚定了政府对抗黑手党的决心。
    [no obj.]the regime's resistance stiffened.
    那个政权的抵抗更强了。
派生
stiffener
noun
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