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stiffen [ˈstıfən] VB trans, intr

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Usage examples with stiffen

stiffen one's attitude
态度变得强硬

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The two layers would be held together by iron studs, and the structure might be strengthened and stiffened with iron bands.
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He seemed to stiffen and come to a pause.
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Later, the wool was put into hot water before being used, which shrunk, stiffened, and tightened the wool.
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Stiffening resistance east of the canal proved that only a surprise attack had the possibility of ending in victory.
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The chassis was stiffened and the engine moved forwards to give more passenger room.
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It subsequently stiffened the process for vetting future owners.
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Like all penguins, it is flightless, with a streamlined body and wings stiffened and flattened into flippers for a marine lifestyle.
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It is unclear how the unmineralized head and spines were stiffened.
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More commonly, the mesohyl is stiffened by mineral spicules, by spongin fibers or both.
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The chassis frame was stiffened up and the front and rear roll centres raised.
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