soften
- v.(使)变软，软化;(使)柔和，和缓;减轻;(使)态度缓和，变温和，变宽厚
过去式： softened 现在分词： softening 过去分词： softened 第三人称单数： softens
softenverb
（使）变软，软化
to become, or to make sth softer
Fry the onions until they soften.
把洋葱炒软。
a lotion to soften the skin
润肤露
Linseed oil will soften stiff leather.
亚麻籽油可软化僵硬的皮革。
（使）柔和，和缓
to become or to make sth less bright, rough or strong
Trees soften the outline of the house.
树木使房子的轮廓显得柔和。
（使）态度缓和，变温和，变宽厚
to become or to make sb/sth more sympathetic and less severe or critical
She felt herself softening towards him.
她感觉自己对他逐渐温和起来。
His face softened as he looked at his son.
他看着儿子，紧绷的面孔松弛下来。
She softened her tone a little.
她稍稍缓和了一下语气。
减轻；减缓；削弱
to reduce the force or the unpleasant effects of sth
Airbags are designed to soften the impact of a car crash.
气囊用来减轻汽车碰撞的冲击力。
to make sth that is unpleasant seem less unpleasant and easier to accept
soften
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V-ERG (使)变软;(使)变柔软;(使)变柔和
If you soften something or if it softens, it becomes less hard, stiff, or firm.Soften the butter mixture in a small saucepan...
在小平底锅里将黄油混合物化软。
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VERB (使)(影响等)减弱，减轻
If one thing softens the damaging effect of another thing, it makes the effect less severe.There were also pledges to soften the impact of the subsidy cuts on the poorer regions.
他们还承诺要减轻削减补贴给较贫困地区带来的影响。
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V-ERG (使)(态度等)缓和
If you soften your position, if your position softens, or if you soften, you become more sympathetic and less hostile or critical towards someone or something.The letter shows no sign that the Americans have softened their position...
信里没有任何迹象表明美国人的态度已有所缓和。
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V-ERG (使)变温和;(使)和蔼
If your voice or expression softens or if you soften it, it becomes much more gentle and friendly.All at once, Mick's serious expression softened into a grin...
米克严肃的表情一下子变成了笑脸。
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VERB 使(灯光、颜色、声音等)减弱;使变柔和
If you soften something such as light, a colour, or a sound, you make it less bright or harsh.We wanted to soften the light without destroying the overall effect of space...
我们希望在不破坏整体空间效果的同时，使灯光柔和一些。
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VERB 使(皮肤)变得光滑柔软
Something that softens your skin makes it very smooth and pleasant to touch....products designed to moisturize and soften the skin.
使肌肤滋润柔滑的产品
verb
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- become soft or softer
- The bread will soften if you pour some liquid on it
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- make soft or softer
- This liquid will soften your laundry
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- lessen in force or effect
- soften a shock
- break a fall
- Synonym: dampen damp weaken break
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- make less severe or harsh
- He moderated his tone when the students burst out in tears
- Synonym: mince moderate
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- protect from impact
- cushion the blow
- Synonym: cushion buffer
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- make (images or sounds) soft or softer
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- give in, as to influence or pressure
- Synonym: yield relent
数据来源：WordNet
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Unfortunately , as a standard mattress wears , the springs soften and so do not support your spine
遗憾的是，当一张标准床垫用旧后，弹簧就会变软而无法支撑你的脊椎。
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However , the tendency to make the equation of state soften is of importance .
尽管这种改变很小，但这种变软的趋势仍具有重要的意义。
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His face softened as he looked at his son .
他看着儿子，紧绷的面孔松弛下来。
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Airbags are designed to soften the impact of a car crash .
气囊用来减轻汽车碰撞的冲击力。
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She softened her tone a little .
她稍稍缓和了一下语气。
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Fry the onions until they soften .
把洋葱炒软。
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We wanted to soften the light without destroying the overall effect of space
我们希望在不破坏整体空间效果的同时，使灯光柔和一些。
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The letter shows no sign that the Americans have softened their position
信里没有任何迹象表明美国人的态度已有所缓和。
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If they 'd treated you well it was just to soften you up .
他们要是对你好，也不过是为了讨好你罢了。
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Stark concrete walls have been softened by a show of fresh flowers .
鲜花摆上之后，突兀的混凝土墙便显得柔和起来。
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She did not smile or soften her voice .
她没有笑，声音也没有温和起来。
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To soften a formal look , Caroline recommends ethnic blouses .
为了看上去不过于正式，卡罗琳建议穿有民族色彩的上衣。
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All at once , Mick 's serious expression softened into a grin
米克严肃的表情一下子变成了笑脸。
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The garden has an informal feel to soften the architectural lines of the conservatory .
花园有一种随意的风格，从而使温室的建筑轮廓显得柔和了。
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There were also pledges to soften the impact of the subsidy cuts on the poorer regions .
他们还承诺要减轻削减补贴给较贫困地区带来的影响。
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Soften the butter mixture in a small saucepan
在小平底锅里将黄油混合物化软。
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Senator Sarbanes expressed concern that programs designed to soften the blow of unemployment are not working well .
旨在缓解失业冲击的项目进展得并不太顺利，参议员萨班斯对此表示关切。
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Fry for about 4 minutes , until the onion has softened .
煎4分钟左右，直到洋葱变软。
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Livy felt herself soften towards Caroline .
莉薇觉得自己对卡罗琳的态度变温和了。
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If your skin is dry , you have to slather on moisturiser to soften it .
如果你皮肤比较干燥，就得多涂些滋润保湿滋润
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One 's attitude has softened .
态度软化。
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Plastics will soften when exposed to heat .
塑料适当加热就可以软化。
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His heart was softened and melted into tears .
他心软了，流下了眼泪。
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When she saw her son cry , her heart softened .
儿子一哭，她心就软了下来。
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He gradually softened towards me .
他对我态度逐渐软化。
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His attitude has softened .
他的态度软了下来。
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" My primary concern is : How can I soften or civilize this message ? " says etiquette expert Dana Casperson .
“我主要关心的是;我怎样才能软化或者优化这个消息?”礼仪专家丹纳·卡斯帕森说。
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He might think my brain was softening or something of the kind .
他也许会觉得我婆婆妈妈的，已经成了个软心肠的人了。
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The ice cream softened and began to melt .
冰淇淋开始变软并开始融化。
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Her eyes , softening , caressed his face .
她的眼光变得很温柔了。它们不住地爱抚他的脸
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