stiffening

/ˈstɪf.ən/

动词

变僵硬；变得不易弯曲
His body stiffened in fear.
他吓得身体发僵。
变生硬，变得拘谨
She stiffened when her former husband walked into the room.
她的前夫走进房间时，她变得拘谨起来。
加强；（使）变得严厉；（使）变得艰难
These events have stiffened our resolve to succeed.
这些事件增强了我们争取成功的决心。