stiffen
英 /ˈstifn/
中文释义
vt.使硬；使僵硬
To become rigid or tense, often in response to surprise or fear.
常用搭配
- stiffen with fear吓得僵住
- muscles stiffen肌肉变硬
- stiffen visibly明显僵硬
例句
- She stiffened when she heard footsteps behind her.听到身后的脚步声，她一下子僵住了。
- His posture stiffened the moment the auditor entered the room.审计员一进门，他的姿态立刻变得僵硬起来。