soft
- adj.柔软的;柔和的, 不耀眼的;舒服的, 舒适的;软弱的, 松弛的;软性的;轻的, 轻柔的;轻的;细腻的;柔滑的;轻松的;轻微的, 和缓的;<英> 下雨的, 潮湿的;（币值）不稳定的;平静的, 安稳的;无酒精的;细滑的;和蔼的, 宽厚的;愚蠢的;低反差的, 软调的;<语>软音的, 浊音的;硬度较低的;不（够）严厉的;无棱角的;不坚定的, 未打定主意的;容易咀嚼和消化的;不强烈的;有同情心的;<化>（酸、碱）易极化的;坡度徐缓的;（透镜）分辨率低的;（辐射线）穿透力软弱的;（小麦）含淀粉多而麸蛋白少的;（水）不含无机盐的;畏首畏尾的
- n.柔软（部分）;柔性;柔软的东西;<口> 傻瓜, 笨蛋;易耗品（如衣服、食品、药品等）;拙笨
- adv.柔软地, 轻轻地;温柔地;舒适地;安静地;<口> 笨乎乎地, 傻呆呆地
- int.<古> 嘘! 别作声! 等一等! 别忙!
最高级： softest 比较级： softer 派生词： softness n.
softadj.
不硬 not hard
软的；柔软的
changing shape easily when pressed; not stiff or firm
soft margarine
软人造黄油
soft feather pillows
柔软的羽毛枕头
The grass was soft and springy.
草柔软而有弹性。
硬度较低的；较软的
less hard than average
soft rocks such as limestone
诸如石灰岩之类的软岩
soft cheeses
软奶酪
不粗糙 not rough
柔滑的；细滑的；细腻的
smooth and pleasant to touch
soft skin
柔滑的皮肤
无棱角 without angles/edges
无棱角的；轮廓不鲜明的；线条柔和的
not having sharp angles or hard edges
This season's fashions focus on warm tones and soft lines.
本季时装主要流行暖色调和柔和线条。
The moon's pale light cast soft shadows.
淡淡的月光投下柔和的暗影。
光线；色彩 light/colours
柔和的；悦目的
not too bright, in a way that is pleasant and relaxing to the eyes
a soft pink
柔和的粉红色
the soft glow of candlelight
柔和的烛光
风雨 rain/wind
不强烈的；小的；和缓的
not strong or violent
A soft breeze rustled the trees.
微风吹拂，树叶飒飒作响。
声音 sounds
轻的；轻柔的；柔和悦耳的
not loud, and usually pleasant and gentle
soft background music
轻柔的背景音乐
a soft voice
柔和悦耳的嗓音
同情 sympathetic
有同情心的；仁厚的；心肠软的
kind and sympathetic; easily affected by other people's suffering
Julia's soft heart was touched by his grief.
朱莉娅心肠软，见他悲伤动了恻隐之心。
不严厉 not strict
不（够）严厉的；态度偏软的；（对…）心慈手软的
not strict or severe; not strict or severe enough
The government is not becoming soft on crime.
政府对犯罪行为并非日渐手软。
If you're too soft with these kids they'll never respect you.
你要是太迁就这些孩子，他们永远不会尊敬你。
失去理智 crazy
愚蠢的；没头脑的；脑子发昏的
stupid or crazy
He must be going soft in the head .
他一准是脑子出毛病了。
不够勇敢 / 顽强 not brave/tough enough
畏首畏尾的；不够泼辣的；但求安稳的
not brave enough; wanting to be safe and comfortable
Stay in a hotel? Don't be so soft. I want to camp out under the stars.
住旅馆？别那么贪图安逸了。我想顶着星星在野外过夜。
太容易 too easy
轻松的；安逸的
not involving much work; too easy and comfortable
They had got too used to the soft life at home.
他们实在是过惯了家里的安逸生活。
水 water
软性的（无矿盐因而适用于洗涤）
not containing mineral salts and therefore good for washing
You won't need much soap─the water here is very soft.
你不必多打肥皂——这儿的水很软。
辅音 consonants
发软音的（如city中c字母和general中g字母的发音）
not sounding hard, for example ‘c’ in ‘city’ and ‘g’ in ‘general’
the softness of her skin
她皮肤的柔滑
the softness of the water
水的软性
to like sb/sth
她一直喜欢你。
She's always had a soft spot for you.
a choice which is thought to be easier because it involves less effort, difficulty, etc.
他们盼望新办法不会被视为捷径。
They are anxious that the new course should not be seen as a soft option.
He decided to take the easy option and give them what they wanted.
他决定顺水推舟，他们要什么就给什么。
a person that you can easily persuade to do sth, especially to give you money
可惜，我父亲并非有求必应。
Unfortunately, my father is no soft touch.
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ADJ-GRADED 软的;柔软的
Something that is soft is pleasant to touch, and not rough or hard.Regular use of a body lotion will keep the skin soft and supple...
经常使用润肤露可使皮肤柔软而富有弹性。
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The sea air robbed her hair of its softness.
海风使她的秀发不再柔滑。
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ADJ-GRADED 软的;易弯曲的
Something that is soft changes shape or bends easily when you press it.She lay down on the soft, comfortable bed...
她在柔软而舒适的床上躺了下来。
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ADJ-GRADED 线条柔和的;没有棱角的;平缓的
Something that has a soft appearance has smooth curves rather than sharp or distinct edges.This is a smart, yet soft and feminine look.
这是一张透着精明的面孔，但是线条柔和，女人味十足。
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She wore a softly tailored suit.
她穿了一身剪裁得体、非常服帖的套装。
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ADJ-GRADED (声音、光芒、色彩等)柔和的
Something that is soft is very gentle and has no force. For example, a soft sound or voice is quiet and not harsh. A soft light or colour is pleasant to look at because it is not bright.There was a soft tapping on my door...
有人在轻轻地敲我的门。
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'I'm sorry,' he said softly...
“对不起，”他柔声说道。
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ADJ-GRADED 宽容的;不严厉的;心慈手软的
If you are soft on someone, you do not treat them as strictly or severely as you should do.The president says the measure is soft and weak on criminals...
总统说这一举措对犯罪分子过于宽容，力度太小。
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ADJ-GRADED 同情(别人)的;心软的
If you say that someone has a soft heart, you mean that they are sensitive and sympathetic towards other people.Her rather tough and worldly exterior hides a very soft and sensitive heart.
她那强硬而世故的外表下掩藏着一颗温柔而敏感的心。
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ADJ-GRADED (生活)轻松的，不费力气的
You use soft to describe a way of life that is easy and involves very little work.The regime at Latchmere could be seen as a soft option...
在拉奇米尔建立政权可以视为一个简便易行的选择。
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ADJ (大麻等毒品)软性的
Soft drugs are drugs, such as cannabis, which are illegal but which many people do not consider to be strong or harmful. -
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ADJ-GRADED (目标)易被攻击的
A soft target is a place or person that can easily be attacked.Women who carry cash about in the streets, as they very often have to, are a very soft target.
必须经常携带现金上街的女性特别容易受到攻击。
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ADJ-GRADED (水)含钙量低的，软性的
Soft water does not contain much of the mineral calcium and so makes bubbles easily when you use soap. -
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PHRASE 特别喜爱;特别疼爱;钟爱
If you have a soft spot for someone or something, you feel a great deal of affection for them or like them a lot.Terry had a soft spot for me...
特里非常疼我。
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a soft touch→ see:touch
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- not brilliant or glaring
- the moon cast soft shadows
- soft pastel colors
- subdued lighting
- Synonym: subdued
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- mild and pleasant
- balmy days and nights
- the climate was mild and conducive to life or growth
- a soft breeze
- Synonym: balmy mild
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- not burdensome or demanding;borne or done easily and without hardship
- what a cushy job!
- the easygoing life of a parttime consultant
- a soft job
- Synonym: cushy easygoing
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- willing to negotiate and compromise
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- out of condition;not strong or robust;incapable of exertion or endurance
- he was too soft for the army
- flabby around the middle
- flaccid cheeks
- Synonym: flabby flaccid
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- yielding readily to pressure or weight
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- compassionate and kind;conciliatory
- he was soft on his children
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- (of speech sounds);produced with the back of the tongue raised toward the hard palate;characterized by a hissing or hushing sound (as `s' and `sh')
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- (of light) transmitted from a broad light source or reflected
- Synonym: diffuse diffused
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- having little impact
- an easy pat on the shoulder
- gentle rain
- a gentle breeze
- a soft (or light) tapping at the window
- Synonym: easy gentle
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- (of sound) relatively low in volume
- soft voices
- soft music
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- used chiefly as a direction or description in music
- the piano passages in the composition
- Synonym: piano
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- not protected against attack (especially by nuclear weapons)
- soft targets
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- soft and mild;not harsh or stern or severe
- a gentle reprimand
- a vein of gentle irony
- poked gentle fun at him
- Synonym: gentle
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- tolerant or lenient
- indulgent parents risk spoiling their children
- too soft on the children
- they are soft on crime
- Synonym: indulgent lenient
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- using evidence not readily amenable to experimental verification or refutation
- soft data
- the soft sciences
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- produced with vibration of the vocal cords
- a frequently voiced opinion
- voiced consonants such as `b' and `g' and `z'
- Synonym: voiced sonant
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- easily hurt
- soft hands
- a baby's delicate skin
- Synonym: delicate
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- (of a commodity or market or currency) falling or likely to fall in value
- the market for computers is soft
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- in a relaxed manner;or without hardship
- just wanted to take it easy" (`soft' is nonstandard
- Synonym: easy
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This special paper was actually thin , soft Sugiwara paper that had been stiffened with a kind of paste
这种特殊的纸实际是一种糨糊浆过的又薄又软的杉原纸。
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The boy curled himself up in the big soft armchair with a book .
这个孩子在又大又软的安乐椅中蜷着身子，手里拿着一本书。
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They had got too used to the soft life at home .
他们实在是过惯了家里的安逸生活。
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He must be going soft in the head .
他一准是脑子出毛病了。
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You won 't need much soap ─ the water here is very soft .
你不必多打肥皂——这儿的水很软。
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She 's always had a soft spot for you .
她一直喜欢你。
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The government is not becoming soft on crime .
政府对犯罪行为并非日渐手软。
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Use conditioner regularly to make your hair soft and manageable .
经常使用护发剂来使你的头发柔软而且易于梳理。
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His fingers closed around the soft flesh of her arm .
他握住了她柔软的手臂。
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If you 're too soft with these kids they 'll never respect you .
你要是太迁就这些孩子，他们永远不会尊敬你。
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This season 's look is soft and romantic .
这段时间的流行风格是柔和、浪漫。
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They are anxious that the new course should not be seen as a soft option .
他们盼望新办法不会被视为捷径。
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Unfortunately , my father is no soft touch .
可惜，我父亲并非有求必应。
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The horses ' hooves bit deep into the soft earth .
马蹄深深地陷进了松软的土里。
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This season 's fashions focus on warm tones and soft lines .
本季时装主要流行暖色调和柔和线条。
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The moon 's pale light cast soft shadows .
淡淡的月光投下柔和的暗影。
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Moisturizing cream helps to keep your skin soft and supple .
保湿霜有助于保持皮肤柔软有弹性。
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The kids seem to be guzzling soft drinks all day .
孩子们似乎整天都在猛喝汽水。
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Soft water is kinder to your hair .
软性水质不易损伤头发。
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Pat your face dry with a soft towel .
用软毛巾把脸搌干。
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Stir in the milk to make a soft but not sticky dough .
把牛奶搅进去，和成软而不黏的面团。
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Julia 's soft heart was touched by his grief .
朱莉娅心肠软，见他悲伤动了恻隐之心。
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The candles shed a soft glow on her face .
蜡烛在她的脸上映着一层柔光。
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The whole house was painted in soft pastels .
整座房屋都漆成柔和淡雅的色彩。
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His soft words contained an undertone of warning .
他温和的话中蕴涵着警告之意。
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Beat the butter and sugar until soft and fluffy .
搅打奶油和糖直到松软为止。
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Cook until the fruit is soft but not mushy .
将水果煮至柔软，但不要煮成糊状。
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The ground was soft and spongy .
土地松软，像海绵似的。
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Cook the fruit slowly until soft and pulpy .
把水果慢慢地煮成软糊状。
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The moss was soft and furry to the touch .
苔藓柔软，摸起来像绒毛。
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