stiff

英 [stɪf] 美[stɪf]

(informal)(of a person or part of the body) extremely stiff

(非正式)（人或身体某部位）非常僵硬的

a quality of uncomplaining stoicism

坚定沉着，感情不外露，坚忍

senior managers had to keep a stiff upper lip and remain optimistic.
高级经理们要能够坚定沉着，始终保持乐观。

1. A stiff knee following surgery forced her to walk with a limp.: 手术后她的膝盖活动不便，走路时被迫跛行。

3. Whisk the egg whites until they are foamy but not stiff.: 把蛋清搅至起沫而不黏稠的程度。

4. The outer walls looked likely to tumble down in a stiff wind.: 外墙看起来一刮强风就会倒塌。

5. The pedals seem a bit off-centre and the clutch is rather stiff.: 踏板似乎有点偏心，离合器也相当紧。