"stubborn, obstinate," 1520s (in Tindale's rendition of Acts vii:51), from stiff (adj.) + neck (n.); translating Latin dura cervice in Vulgate, from Greek sklero trachelos, a literal translation from Hebrew qesheh 'oref.
双语例句
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。
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2. I was scared stiff when I realized what I'ddone.
当我意识到自己的所作所为时，我吓坏了。
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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。
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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。
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5. The pedals seem a bit off-centre and the clutch is rather stiff.
