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stiffen
v[I, Ipr, Ip, Tn, Tn.pr, Tn.p]
~ (sth) (up) (with sth) (cause sth to) become stiff or stiffer (使某物)变得(更加)坚硬、 僵硬、 困难、 生硬、 强烈等
My back has stiffened (up) overnight. 我的後背一夜之间强直了.
He stiffened (with terror) at the horrific sight. 他看到那恐怖的情景吓呆了.
cotton stiffened with starch 上浆後发挺的棉布
(fig 比喻) The promise of a reward might stiffen their resolve, ie make them braver. 答应给他们奖励, 他们就可能更勇敢了.
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