"stiffen" in Chinese (Simplified)
变硬变僵硬
Definition
让某物变得更硬、更难弯曲或移动。也可以表示由于害怕或愤怒变得紧张、僵硬。
Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))
“stiffen”可用于描述身体、物体变硬，也可用于情感、态度等变坚定。常用搭配有“stiffen up”、“stiffen someone's resolve”。不要与“tighten”混淆。
Examples
He felt his legs stiffen after running for a long time.
他跑了很久后感觉双腿**变僵硬**了。
Cold weather can stiffen your fingers.
冷天会让你的手指**变僵硬**。
Glue will stiffen the paper.
胶水会让纸**变硬**。
She stiffened when she heard the strange noise.
她听到奇怪的声音时全身**变僵硬**了。
His face stiffened with anger.
他气得脸都**绷紧了**。
The teacher's warning made the class stiffen up and pay attention.
老师的警告让全班都**紧张起来**认真听讲。