hardening
noun [ U or S ] uk/ˈhɑː.dən.ɪŋ/ us/ˈhɑːr.dən.ɪŋ/
(BECOMING HARD)
硬化
the act of becoming or making something hard
Excess calcium can accelerate hardening of the arteries. 过量的钙会加速动脉硬化。
The skin disorder is characterized by a hardening of skin around the hair follicles. 皮肤病的特征是毛囊周围的皮肤变硬。
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- The X-ray showed an irregular hardening of the bone.
- Subcutaneous tissue showed expansion and hardening.
- They cut cake flour into the cookie dough for a more tender crumb, preventing too much hardening upon cooling.
(BECOMING SEVERE)
强硬;加强
the act of becoming more severe, determined, or unpleasant
There has been a hardening of government policy since the invasion. 自入侵以来，政府政策日趋强硬。
His remarks represented a hardening of his position from his more moderate initial response. 他的言论表明他的立场比最初较为温和的回应有所加强。
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- After 1974 there was a hardening of attitudes in the West against the intentions of the USSR.
- Among the anti-whaling nations, there was a noticeable hardening of stance.
- An effortless hardening had taken place in his tone.
See: harden