stiffen

动词

1. 1

   僵住、绷紧、变僵硬

   She stiffened when she heard footsteps behind her.

   她听到身后有脚步声时整个人僵住了。

2. 2

   使变硬、变硬、硬化

   The glue stiffens the fabric so it holds its shape.

   胶水让布料变硬，因此能维持形状。

3. 3

   加强、强化、使更强硬

   The government plans to stiffen penalties for drunk driving.

   政府打算加重酒驾的罚则。

4. 4

   变浓稠、变稠多指食物

   Keep whisking until the cream stiffens into soft peaks.

   持续搅拌到鲜奶油变稠并出现小尖角。