| 释义 |
[/ˈhɑːdn; ˋhɑrdn/] v 用法:
1 (a) [I, Tn] (cause sth to) become hard, strong, unyielding, etc （使某事物）变硬、 变坚强、 变坚定等:
The varnish takes a few minutes to harden. 清漆几分钟就能变硬. *
Attitudes to the strike have hardened on both sides. 双方对罢工所持的态度更加强硬了. *
For her own good, you must harden your heart, ie not allow yourself to show love, pity, etc. 替她著想, 你不能心软（不要流露自己的爱、 同情等）.
(b) [esp passive 尤用於被动语态:
Tn, Tn.pr] ~ sb (to sth) make sb less sensitive (to sth) 使某人（对某事）麻木不仁或毫不在乎:
a hardened criminal, ie one who shows no sign of shame or repentance 怙恶不悛的罪犯 *
He became hardened to the suffering around him. 他对周围的苦难现象已经见怪不怪了. 用法:
2 (phr v) harden (sth) off (cause young plants, esp seedlings to) become strong enough for planting outside （使幼小植物, 尤指幼苗）增强耐受能力以备露天种植. |