"stiffen up" 怎么发音
expression
ˈstɪfən/ /ˈəp
STIF-uhn UP
stˈɪfən/ /ˈʌp
STIF-uhn UP
释义
To become stiff or rigid, often due to fear, cold, or nervousness. It can refer to the body becoming tense or hard.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈstɪfən/ /ˈəp
英式英语
stˈɪfən/ /ˈʌp
简化发音
美式
STIF-uhn UP
英式
STIF-uhn UP
语境中听
He stiffened up when he saw the big dog.
My hands stiffen up in the cold.
Try to relax your shoulders; don't stiffen up.
Whenever I have to speak in public, I just stiffen up and forget my words.