"stiffen" 怎么发音

word

US

ˈstɪfən

STIF-uhn

UK

stˈɪfən

STIF-uhn

释义

To become or make something more stiff, rigid, or difficult to bend or move. It can also mean to become more firm, like when someone becomes tense from fear or anger.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈstɪfən

英式英语

stˈɪfən

简化发音

美式

STIF-uhn

英式

STIF-uhn

语境中听

He felt his legs stiffen after running for a long time.

Cold weather can stiffen your fingers.

Glue will stiffen the paper.

She stiffened when she heard the strange noise.