stiffen

vt.& vi.

（使）变硬，（使）强硬；使绷紧；使猛烈；使粘稠

过去式：stiffened过去分词：stiffened现在分词：stiffening第三人称单数：stiffens

1. This lignification serves to stiffen and strengthen the cells.
   木质化足以使细胞变硬和增强。
2. This sort of grease could not stiffen when the temprature drops.
   温度下降时，这种润滑脂不会变稠。
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。

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