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stiffenstiff·en /ˈstɪfn / verb - [intransitive](used about a person) to suddenly become very still, usually because you are afraid or angry（人）变僵硬，变僵直，绷紧（通常因恐惧或气愤）◆Alison stiffened as she heard a noise outside the door.艾莉森听见门外的声音，一下子全身紧绷了。
- [intransitive, transitive] to make something stronger or more severe加强；使强硬；使坚定◆Congress voted to stiffen penalties for convicted drug dealers.对于已定罪的贩毒分子，国会投票支持加大处罚力度。
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