Definition of stiffness in English:

stiffness

noun ˈstɪfnəsˈstɪfnəs

mass noun

1Inability to move easily and without pain.
stretching exercises ease stiffness in the legs
headache and neck stiffness
Example sentencesExamples
- Certain red flags—like stiffness on only one side—can tip physical therapists to trouble in a dancer's lower back.
- In January 1984, she was experiencing pain and stiffness in her right hip.
- Discomfort and stiffness are usually worse early in the day and are eased by movement.
- A build-up of toxins in the organs, muscles, and tissues can lead to stiffness, sluggishness, and a general lack of enthusiasm or energy.
- Fever, headache, and stiffness are common flu symptoms.
1. 1.1 The quality of being firm and difficult to bend or move.
  the stiffness of the cotton
  the stiffness of a boot affects the mobility of the foot
  Example sentencesExamples
  Using conventional framing, the stiffness is based on the height.
  The saw's telescoping pole is oval-shaped to allow for stiffness needed to cut with control, yet it is very lightweight.
  This design technique identifies critical variables, such as the thickness or stiffness of the material at a given location.
  A complex cable configuration increases torsional stiffness for structures in offshore locations.
  Earth strengthened with cement was used to form sundried bricks, which were laid in walls two bricks wide to enhance stiffness.
2. 1.2 The quality of not being relaxed or friendly.
  one flaw is the scholarly stiffness of the academics
  there is none of the stiffness of formal restaurants
  Example sentencesExamples
  The party is concerned about the stiffness of the vice president.
  We laugh at the clothes and hairstyles of the 1970s and mock the stiffness of the 1940s.
  The director exaggerates the stiffness of the characters and steers clear of any emotional connection between them.
  The carnival feeling contrasted comfortingly with the stiffness of the state visit, as if we were reclaiming London for ourselves.
  The dominant idea was to break away from the ponderous stiffness of the older journalism, to brighten the paper by a more lively presentation of the news.
2The quality of being severe or strong.
no mean feat given the stiffness of the competition
Example sentencesExamples
- Both stellar field marshals left that school with low marks, which may say quite a lot for the stiffness of its entrance exam.
- The unprecedented stiffness of the reprimand is underlined by the fact that these two countries have long enjoyed one of the closest and most cordial ties.
- As the amounts of the drug rise, so does the stiffness of the punishment.
- The stiffness of the prescribed penalty would alone point to the gravity of the offence.
- Surprised by the stiffness of the sentence, the men returned to work while their local officials took up the issue with the union's executive.

Definition of stiffness in US English:

stiffness

nounˈstɪfnəsˈstifnəs

1Inability to move easily and without pain.
stretching exercises ease stiffness in the legs
headache and neck stiffness
Example sentencesExamples
- Certain red flags—like stiffness on only one side—can tip physical therapists to trouble in a dancer's lower back.
- A build-up of toxins in the organs, muscles, and tissues can lead to stiffness, sluggishness, and a general lack of enthusiasm or energy.
- In January 1984, she was experiencing pain and stiffness in her right hip.
- Fever, headache, and stiffness are common flu symptoms.
- Discomfort and stiffness are usually worse early in the day and are eased by movement.
1. 1.1 The quality of being firm and difficult to bend or move.
  the stiffness of the cotton
  the stiffness of a boot affects the mobility of the foot
  Example sentencesExamples
  Earth strengthened with cement was used to form sundried bricks, which were laid in walls two bricks wide to enhance stiffness.
  The saw's telescoping pole is oval-shaped to allow for stiffness needed to cut with control, yet it is very lightweight.
  A complex cable configuration increases torsional stiffness for structures in offshore locations.
  This design technique identifies critical variables, such as the thickness or stiffness of the material at a given location.
  Using conventional framing, the stiffness is based on the height.
2. 1.2 The quality of not being relaxed or friendly.
  one flaw is the scholarly stiffness of the academics
  there is none of the stiffness of formal restaurants
  Example sentencesExamples
  The director exaggerates the stiffness of the characters and steers clear of any emotional connection between them.
  The carnival feeling contrasted comfortingly with the stiffness of the state visit, as if we were reclaiming London for ourselves.
  We laugh at the clothes and hairstyles of the 1970s and mock the stiffness of the 1940s.
  The dominant idea was to break away from the ponderous stiffness of the older journalism, to brighten the paper by a more lively presentation of the news.
  The party is concerned about the stiffness of the vice president.
2The quality of being severe or strong.
no mean feat given the stiffness of the competition
Example sentencesExamples
- Surprised by the stiffness of the sentence, the men returned to work while their local officials took up the issue with the union's executive.
- Both stellar field marshals left that school with low marks, which may say quite a lot for the stiffness of its entrance exam.
- The unprecedented stiffness of the reprimand is underlined by the fact that these two countries have long enjoyed one of the closest and most cordial ties.
- As the amounts of the drug rise, so does the stiffness of the punishment.
- The stiffness of the prescribed penalty would alone point to the gravity of the offence.

词汇	stiffness
释义	Definition of stiffness in English: stiffness noun ˈstɪfnəsˈstɪfnəs mass noun 1Inability to move easily and without pain. stretching exercises ease stiffness in the legs headache and neck stiffness Example sentencesExamples Certain red flags—like stiffness on only one side—can tip physical therapists to trouble in a dancer's lower back. In January 1984, she was experiencing pain and stiffness in her right hip. Discomfort and stiffness are usually worse early in the day and are eased by movement. A build-up of toxins in the organs, muscles, and tissues can lead to stiffness, sluggishness, and a general lack of enthusiasm or energy. Fever, headache, and stiffness are common flu symptoms. 1.1 The quality of being firm and difficult to bend or move. the stiffness of the cotton the stiffness of a boot affects the mobility of the foot Example sentencesExamples Using conventional framing, the stiffness is based on the height. The saw's telescoping pole is oval-shaped to allow for stiffness needed to cut with control, yet it is very lightweight. This design technique identifies critical variables, such as the thickness or stiffness of the material at a given location. A complex cable configuration increases torsional stiffness for structures in offshore locations. Earth strengthened with cement was used to form sundried bricks, which were laid in walls two bricks wide to enhance stiffness. 1.2 The quality of not being relaxed or friendly. one flaw is the scholarly stiffness of the academics there is none of the stiffness of formal restaurants Example sentencesExamples The party is concerned about the stiffness of the vice president. We laugh at the clothes and hairstyles of the 1970s and mock the stiffness of the 1940s. The director exaggerates the stiffness of the characters and steers clear of any emotional connection between them. The carnival feeling contrasted comfortingly with the stiffness of the state visit, as if we were reclaiming London for ourselves. The dominant idea was to break away from the ponderous stiffness of the older journalism, to brighten the paper by a more lively presentation of the news. 2The quality of being severe or strong. no mean feat given the stiffness of the competition Example sentencesExamples Both stellar field marshals left that school with low marks, which may say quite a lot for the stiffness of its entrance exam. The unprecedented stiffness of the reprimand is underlined by the fact that these two countries have long enjoyed one of the closest and most cordial ties. As the amounts of the drug rise, so does the stiffness of the punishment. The stiffness of the prescribed penalty would alone point to the gravity of the offence. Surprised by the stiffness of the sentence, the men returned to work while their local officials took up the issue with the union's executive. Definition of stiffness in US English: stiffness nounˈstɪfnəsˈstifnəs 1Inability to move easily and without pain. stretching exercises ease stiffness in the legs headache and neck stiffness Example sentencesExamples Certain red flags—like stiffness on only one side—can tip physical therapists to trouble in a dancer's lower back. A build-up of toxins in the organs, muscles, and tissues can lead to stiffness, sluggishness, and a general lack of enthusiasm or energy. In January 1984, she was experiencing pain and stiffness in her right hip. Fever, headache, and stiffness are common flu symptoms. Discomfort and stiffness are usually worse early in the day and are eased by movement. 1.1 The quality of being firm and difficult to bend or move. the stiffness of the cotton the stiffness of a boot affects the mobility of the foot Example sentencesExamples Earth strengthened with cement was used to form sundried bricks, which were laid in walls two bricks wide to enhance stiffness. The saw's telescoping pole is oval-shaped to allow for stiffness needed to cut with control, yet it is very lightweight. A complex cable configuration increases torsional stiffness for structures in offshore locations. This design technique identifies critical variables, such as the thickness or stiffness of the material at a given location. Using conventional framing, the stiffness is based on the height. 1.2 The quality of not being relaxed or friendly. one flaw is the scholarly stiffness of the academics there is none of the stiffness of formal restaurants Example sentencesExamples The director exaggerates the stiffness of the characters and steers clear of any emotional connection between them. The carnival feeling contrasted comfortingly with the stiffness of the state visit, as if we were reclaiming London for ourselves. We laugh at the clothes and hairstyles of the 1970s and mock the stiffness of the 1940s. The dominant idea was to break away from the ponderous stiffness of the older journalism, to brighten the paper by a more lively presentation of the news. The party is concerned about the stiffness of the vice president. 2The quality of being severe or strong. no mean feat given the stiffness of the competition Example sentencesExamples Surprised by the stiffness of the sentence, the men returned to work while their local officials took up the issue with the union's executive. Both stellar field marshals left that school with low marks, which may say quite a lot for the stiffness of its entrance exam. The unprecedented stiffness of the reprimand is underlined by the fact that these two countries have long enjoyed one of the closest and most cordial ties. As the amounts of the drug rise, so does the stiffness of the punishment. The stiffness of the prescribed penalty would alone point to the gravity of the offence.
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