stiff
柯林斯词典
1. ADJ Something that is stiff is firm or does not bend easily. 硬的; 不易弯曲的
The furniture was stiff, uncomfortable, too delicate, and too neat. 这家具又硬又不舒服，过分易碎且过于光洁。
His gaberdine trousers were brand new and stiff. 他的华达呢裤子崭新笔直。
2. stifflyADV 硬地; 不易弯曲地
Moira sat stiffly upright in her straight-backed chair. 莫伊拉直挺挺地坐在直背椅上。
3. ADJ Something such as a door or drawer that is stiff does not move as easily as it should. (门或抽屉) 难移动的
Train doors have handles on the inside. They are stiff so that they cannot be opened accidentally. 火车车门内侧有把手。把手很紧，这样就不会被意外打开了。
4. ADJ If you are stiff, your muscles or joints hurt when you move, because of illness or because of too much exercise. 酸痛的
The mud bath is particularly recommended for relieving tension and stiff muscles. 泥浴被特别推荐用于缓解紧张和肌肉酸痛。
5. stifflyADV 酸痛地
He climbed stiffly from the Volkswagen. 他浑身酸痛地从大众汽车里爬出来。
6. ADJ Stiff behaviour is rather formal and not very friendly or relaxed. 拘谨的; 生硬的
They always seemed a little awkward with each other, a bit stiff and formal. 他们总是彼此显得有点儿别扭，有几分拘谨，不太随意。
7. stifflyADV 拘谨地; 生硬地
"Why don't you borrow your sister's car?" said Cassandra stiffly. “为什么不借你姐姐的车？”卡珊德拉生硬地说道。
8. ADJ Stiff can be used to mean difficult or severe. 艰难的; 激烈的
She faces stiff competition in the Best Actress category. 她在最佳女演员这个奖项上面临着激烈的竞争。
9. ADV If you are bored stiff, worried stiff, or scared stiff, you are extremely bored, worried, or scared. 极度地[非正式] [adj ADV]
Anna tried to look interested. Actually, she was bored stiff. 安娜试图装出感兴趣的样子。实际上她都厌烦透了。
10. ADJ Stiff is also an adjective. 极度的[v n ADJ]
Even if he bores you stiff, it is good manners not to let him know it. 即使他把你烦透了，出于礼貌你也不能让他看出来。
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stiff /stɪf/ (stiffer,stiffest)
剑桥词典
- After walking through the snow , my feet were frozen stiff.
- You'll need a stiff brush to scrape off the rust .
- Whisk the egg whites until stiff.
- I'm a bit stiff after that run yesterday .
- She suffers terribly in the winter when it's cold and her joints get stiff.
stiff adjective (FIRM)
firm or hard硬的，挺的，坚实的
stiff cardboard 硬纸板
a stiff collar 硬领
His clothes were stiff with dried mud . 他的衣服上的泥干了，硬邦邦的。
This hair spray has made my hair stiff. 这种发胶使我的头发变硬了。
Mix the powder and water into a stiff paste . 把粉末和水混合成稠糊。
not easily bent or moved
不易弯曲的；不易活动的
The handle on this door is rather stiff. 这扇门的把手相当紧。
The man's body was (as) stiff as a board when it was found in the snow . 在雪地里找到这名男子时，他的身体已经僵硬了。
If you are stiff or part of your body is stiff, your muscles hurt when they are moved .
（人或身体部位）僵硬的，强直的
Sitting still at a computer terminal all day can give you a stiff neck . 在电脑前一动不动地坐上一整天会令人颈部发僵。
例句
stiff adjective (NOT RELAXED)
behaving in a way that is formal and not relaxed拘谨的，局促的，生硬的
The general is a tall man with steel spectacles and a stiff, pompous manner . 将军是个戴着金属框眼镜的高个男子，态度生硬，相当傲慢。
stiff adjective (SEVERE)
severe and difficult严厉的，严格的；艰难的
The athlete was given a stiff punishment for using drugs . 这名运动员因服用违禁药物受到了严厉的惩罚。
They are campaigning for stiffer penalties for people who drink and drive . 他们正在进行游说活动，要求对酒后驾车者处以更严厉的惩罚。
There has been stiff opposition /resistance to the proposed tax increases . 增加税收的提案遭到了强烈的反对／抵制。
It's a stiff climb to the top of the hill . 要爬上山顶很费劲。
Some colleges have stiffer entry requirements than others . 有些大学比其他大学有更严格的入学资格要求。
Both companies are worried about losing business in the face of stiff competition . 两家公司都担心在激烈的竞争中损失业务。
a stiff breeze/wind
a strong wind
强风
a stiff drink, brandy, gin, etc.
an alcoholic drink that is very strong
烈性酒／白兰地／杜松子酒（等等）
A stiff whisky - that's what I need. 一杯烈性威士忌——这是我真正需要的。
A stiff price is very expensive .
（价格）高昂的，过高的
We had to pay a stiff membership fee to join the health club . 我们支付了一笔高昂的会费后才得以加入这家健康俱乐部。 返回 stiff