Word · Frequency #40131
stiffening
/ˈstifniŋ/
noun
变硬；僵直；加劲
核心释义
the act or process of becoming stiff or rigid
- 1.
使某物更僵硬的东西、材料或特征。
An item, material or feature that makes something stiffer.
使某物更僵硬的东西、材料或特征。
用法In use
The stiffening of the fabric after applying starch makes it easier to fold.
用法提示：名词，指变硬的过程或状态。
He felt a stiffening in his neck after sitting at the computer for hours.
用法提示：名词，指身体部位变得僵直。
The sudden stiffening of her posture indicated she was nervous.
用法提示：名词，指姿态或表现的僵硬。
the stiffening of [noun]
of后接具体部位或材料。
The stiffening of the arteries is a natural part of aging.
动脉硬化是衰老的自然部分。
cause stiffening
cause后可直接跟stiffening，也可加of短语。
相关词与表达Connections
易混词Confusing words
词族Word family
- stiffenings
- plural
学习提示Learner notes
语法说明Grammar Note
通常不可数，指变硬的过程或状态
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