stiffen
gb/stˈɪfən/ us/stˈɪfən/
B2
Anh
megmerevedik, megmerevít, merevít, keményít, feszültté válik, besűrűsödik, besűrít, megerősít, megerősödik, szigorít, emelkedik, kiéleződik, élénkül
ĐỘNG TỪ
B2
1
megmerevedik
B2
megmerevít
B2
Mẫu sử dụng:
[someone/something] stiffens; [someone] stiffens [a body part]
His shoulders stiffened when his name was called.
Megmerevedett a válla, amikor kimondták a nevét.
My fingers stiffen in the cold if I forget my gloves.
Elgémberednek az ujjaim a hidegben, ha otthon felejtem a kesztyűmet.
She stiffened her neck and tried to keep still during the exam.
Ví dụ cho người học
My back stiffened after the long flight.
A hosszú repülőút után megmerevedett a hátam.
He stiffened when he heard a loud noise.
Megmerevedett, amikor hangos zajt hallott.
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes use "stiffen" when they mean "stiff" (adjective): say "My neck is stiff," not "My neck is stiffen."
Nghĩa
become or make physically stiff
Cụm từ đi kèm
stiffen with age
|stiffen with cold
|stiffen with fear
|stiffen suddenly
|stiffen at the sound
|stiffen your neck
|stiffen your back
|muscles stiffen
|joints stiffen
|his body stiffened
Từ đồng nghĩa
tense (Often emphasizes tightening muscles from stress or emotion.)
|
rigidify (More formal and less common; focuses on becoming rigid.)
Từ trái nghĩa
relax (Become less tense and easier to move.)
|
loosen (Become less tight or rigid.)
Chủ đề
body_health
|emotions
|daily_life
Định nghĩa
to become stiff, or make something stiff, so it is hard to move
To become stiff and hard to move, or to make a body or body part stiff, often because of cold, fear, age, or injury.
ĐỘNG TỪ
B2
2
Mẫu sử dụng:
stiffen [material/object]
She used spray starch to stiffen the shirt collar.
Keményítősprayt használt, hogy kimerevítse az ing gallérját.
Extra ribs were added to stiffen the plastic lid.
Plusz bordákat adtak hozzá, hogy merevítsék a műanyag fedelet.
The glue will stiffen the paper as it dries.
Ví dụ cho người học
Starch can stiffen fabric.
A keményítő merevebbé teheti az anyagot.
The metal bar stiffens the frame.
A fémrúd merevíti a keretet.
Nghĩa
make material less flexible
Cụm từ đi kèm
stiffen fabric
|stiffen paper
|stiffen leather
|stiffen the collar
|stiffen the brim
|stiffen the structure
|stiffen the frame
|stiffen the beam
|stiffen the backing
|stiffen with starch
Từ đồng nghĩa
reinforce (Emphasizes adding strength or support, not just stiffness.)
|
harden (Often implies becoming harder or more solid, sometimes permanently.)
Từ trái nghĩa
soften (Make less hard or less stiff.)
|
flexibilize (Rare; means make more flexible.)
Chủ đề
materials
|clothing
|home
Định nghĩa
to make something firmer and not bend easily
To make a material or structure firmer or less flexible, often by adding support or a substance such as starch or resin.
ĐỘNG TỪ
C1
3
megmerevedik
B2
Mẫu sử dụng:
[situation/atmosphere] stiffens; [someone] stiffens [someone/something]
The conversation stiffened when politics came up.
A beszélgetés feszültebbé vált, amikor szóba került a politika.
Her smile stiffened as soon as she saw who was at the door.
A mosolya megmerevedett, amint meglátta, ki áll az ajtóban.
His sarcastic comment stiffened the mood in the room.
Ví dụ cho người học
The room stiffened when the boss arrived.
Feszültté vált a légkör, amikor megérkezett a főnök.
Nghĩa
become more formal or tense
Cụm từ đi kèm
the atmosphere stiffened
|the conversation stiffened
|a stiffened smile
|his expression stiffened
|stiffen the mood
|stiffen into silence
|stiffen at the mention of
|stiffen when
|the room stiffened
|relations stiffened
Từ đồng nghĩa
tense (Common; can describe feelings or situations, not only behavior.)
|
freeze (More dramatic; suggests sudden inability to respond naturally.)
Từ trái nghĩa
ease (Become less tense or less uncomfortable.)
|
relax (Become calm and comfortable.)
Chủ đề
emotions
|relationships
|communication
Định nghĩa
to become tense and not relaxed
To become, or cause someone to become, less relaxed or friendly; to grow tense, formal, or uncomfortable.
ĐỘNG TỪ
C1
4
besűrűsödik
B2
besűrít
B1
Mẫu sử dụng:
[mixture] stiffens; stiffen [mixture/sauce]
Whisk the egg whites until they stiffen into peaks.
Verd a tojásfehérjét, amíg kemény habot nem kapsz.
Add a little cornstarch to stiffen the sauce.
Adj hozzá egy kevés kukoricakeményítőt, hogy besűrítsd a szószt.
The pudding will stiffen as it cools.
Ví dụ cho người học
The sauce stiffened after a few minutes.
A szósz néhány perc után besűrűsödött.
Nghĩa
thicken or set a mixture
Cụm từ đi kèm
egg whites stiffen
|whip until stiffened
|stiffen the sauce
|stiffen the mixture
|stiffen with cornstarch
|stiffen with flour
|stiffen with gelatin
|the custard stiffened
|stiffen the frosting
|stiffen the cream
Từ đồng nghĩa
thicken (Focuses on becoming less liquid; not always firm enough to hold shape.)
|
set (Often used when a mixture becomes firm as it cools or stands.)
Từ trái nghĩa
thin (Make or become more liquid.)
|
liquefy (Become liquid.)
Chủ đề
food_cooking
Định nghĩa
to become thick and firm, or make it thick and firm
In cooking, to become thicker or hold its shape, or to make a mixture thicker or firmer.
ĐỘNG TỪ
C1
5
megerősít
B1
megerősödik
B1
Mẫu sử dụng:
stiffen [someone's] resolve; [someone] stiffens
The criticism only stiffened her resolve to succeed.
A bírálat csak megerősítette abban az elhatározásában, hogy sikerrel járjon.
They tried to intimidate him, but it stiffened his determination.
Megpróbálták megfélemlíteni, de ez csak megerősítette az elszántságát.
Public outrage stiffened the government's stance.
Ví dụ cho người học
The loss stiffened their resolve.
A vereség megerősítette az elhatározásukat.
Nghĩa
make more determined or resistant
Cụm từ đi kèm
stiffen resolve
|stiffen resistance
|stiffen determination
|stiffen their stance
|stiffen their will
|stiffen opposition
|stiffen morale
|stiffen in response
|stiffen against pressure
|stiffen after criticism
Từ đồng nghĩa
strengthen (More general; not as vivid as stiffen.)
|
steel (Suggests preparing oneself emotionally for something difficult.)
Từ trái nghĩa
weaken (Make less determined or less strong.)
|
undermine (Gradually reduce confidence or determination.)
Chủ đề
emotions
|personal_development
|conflict
Định nghĩa
to make someone feel more determined
To make someone more determined, brave, or resistant to pressure, or to become more determined.
ĐỘNG TỪ
C1
FORMAL
6
szigorít
B2
Mẫu sử dụng:
stiffen [rules/penalties/measures/security]
The city plans to stiffen penalties for illegal dumping.
A város azt tervezi, hogy szigorítja az illegális hulladéklerakásért járó büntetéseket.
After the incident, the company stiffened its security procedures.
Az incidens után a cég szigorította a biztonsági eljárásait.
The regulator moved to stiffen enforcement of the new rules.
Ví dụ cho người học
They stiffened the rules at the airport.
Szigorították a szabályokat a repülőtéren.
Nghĩa
make rules or measures stricter
Cụm từ đi kèm
stiffen penalties
|stiffen regulations
|stiffen controls
|stiffen security
|stiffen enforcement
|stiffen requirements
|stiffen restrictions
|stiffen border checks
|stiffen sentencing
|stiffen oversight
Từ đồng nghĩa
tighten (Very common for rules and controls; less vivid than stiffen.)
|
toughen (Emphasizes becoming more severe or demanding.)
Từ trái nghĩa
ease (Make less strict or less severe.)
|
relax (Reduce strictness of rules or controls.)
Chủ đề
law
|government
|business
|security
Định nghĩa
to make rules stricter and harder
To make rules, penalties, controls, or security measures stricter, harsher, or harder to avoid.
ĐỘNG TỪ
C2
BUSINESS
7
Mẫu sử dụng:
[prices/wages/demand/competition] stiffen
Oil prices stiffened after the supply report.
Az ellátási jelentés után emelkedtek az olajárak.
Competition stiffened as new brands entered the market.
Kiéleződött a verseny, ahogy új márkák léptek be a piacra.
Demand has stiffened in the last quarter.
Nghĩa
become stronger or rise (markets)
Cụm từ đi kèm
prices stiffen
|wages stiffen
|demand stiffens
|competition stiffens
|the market stiffened
|stiffen in late trading
|stiffen over time
|stiffen slightly
|stiffen on expectations
|conditions stiffen
Từ đồng nghĩa
firm (Common in market language; means become stronger or higher.)
|
strengthen (General term for becoming stronger; less market-specific.)
Từ trái nghĩa
weaken (Become less strong or lower in value.)
|
soften (Common market term for falling or losing strength.)
Chủ đề
business
|economy
Định nghĩa
to become stronger or higher (used about markets)
In business and finance, to become stronger or less weak, especially when prices, demand, or competition increase.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
stiffen
IPA
GB/stˈɪfən/
US/stˈɪfən/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
stiffen (1 âm tiết)
Stress on 1st syllable (stiffen)
Các dạng từ
Verb
- Base: stiffen
- 3rd Person Singular: stiffens
- Present Participle: stiffening
- Past: stiffened
Cách diễn đạt
stiffen one's spine
1/stˈɪfən wˈʌnz spˈaɪn/
idiom
become braver and more determined
to make yourself be brave
Ví dụ
- She stiffened her spine and told them the truth.
- He tried to stiffen his spine before walking into the meeting.
- The coach's speech stiffened the team's spine.
stiffen the upper lip
1/stˈɪfən ðə ˈʌpɚ lˈɪp/
fixed phrase
hide feelings; stay unemotional
to not show your feelings, even when it is hard
Ví dụ
- He tried to stiffen his upper lip and get through the funeral.
- She told herself to stiffen her upper lip and keep going.
- The phrase 'stiffen the upper lip' is often linked with British culture.
stiffen up
1/stˈɪfən ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
become physically stiff or tense
to become stiff or tense
Ví dụ
- I always stiffen up if I sit still for too long.
- He stiffened up when the interviewer asked about his last job.
- Her legs stiffened up in the cold wind.
Ví dụ cho người học
- My shoulders stiffen up when I am stressed.
stiffen up
2/stˈɪfən ˈʌp/
phrasal verb
make something firmer or stricter
to make something stronger or stricter
Ví dụ
- They stiffened up the rules on refunds.
- Add another bracket to stiffen up the shelf.
- The airport stiffened up security after the alert.
Ví dụ cho người học
- We need to stiffen up the safety rules.
stiffen with fear
1/stˈɪfən wˈɪθ fˈɪɹ/
fixed phrase
freeze because of fear
to stop moving because you are afraid
Ví dụ
- He stiffened with fear when he heard footsteps behind him.
- I stiffened with fear as the dog ran toward me.
- She stiffened with fear but tried not to show it.
Ví dụ cho người học
- I stiffened with fear.