stiffening

名词 stiffening:

1. the act of becoming stiff
2. the process of becoming stiff or rigid
   同义词：rigidifying, rigidification

动词 stiffen:

1. become stiff or stiffer
   同义词：stiffen
2. make stiff or stiffer
   同义词：stiffen
3. restrict
   同义词：stiffen, tighten, tighten up, constrain

1. He stiffened (with terror) at the horrific sight.
   他看到那恐怖的情景吓呆了。
2. My back has stiffened (up) overnight.
   我的後背一夜之间强直了。
3. The promise of a reward might stiffen their resolve.
   答应给他们奖励可以坚定他们的决心。
4. He stiffened at the insult.
   他听到这些侮辱的话，态度强硬起来。