softening

美 [ˈsɔːfnɪŋ]英 [ˈsɒfnɪŋ]
  • v.(使)变软,软化;(使)柔和,和缓;(使)态度缓和,变温和,变宽厚
  • n.[油脂]软化;变软
  • soften的现在分词
softeningsoftening

softening

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  • 1
    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。

  • 2
    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。

  • 3
    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。

  • 4
    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。

  • 5
    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。

  • 6
    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

noun

1
the process of becoming softer
refrigeration delayed the softening of the fruit
he observed the softening of iron by heat

adj

1
having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin
Synonym: demulcent emollient salving

数据来源:WordNet

  1. PG and PE are the indirect factors affecting the softening of the fruit .

    PG酶和PE酶是影响果实变软的间接因素。

  2. Steaming the bread refreshes it somewhat by softening the texture .

    用蒸汽处理这种老化的面包使其结构变软,能在一定程度上返鲜;

  3. 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。

  4. Fry the onions until they soften .

    把洋葱炒软。

  5. 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。

  6. 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。

  7. She did not smile or soften her voice .

    她没有笑,声音也没有温和起来。

  8. 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。

  9. 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。

  10. 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。

  11. Soften the butter mixture in a small saucepan

    在小平底锅里将黄油混合物化软。

  12. 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。

  13. 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。

  14. Livy felt herself soften towards Caroline .

    莉薇觉得自己对卡罗琳的态度变温和了。

  15. 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

  16. Plastics will soften when exposed to heat .

    塑料适当加热就可以软化。

  17. " 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。

  18. 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。

  19. 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

  20. Ion exchange softening Series : If Mobile-bed tower , Combined softener and Automatic softener .

    离子交换软化系列:如三塔流动床、组合式软水器和全自动软水器。

  21. The Effect of Softening Treatment on Bamboo Water Content and Compression Strength

    软化处理对竹材含水率及抗压力的影响

  22. Soil nail reinforcement in deep foundation based on strain softening model

    基于应变软化模型的深基坑土钉加固分析

  23. Dynamic recovery and local recrystallization is the main softening mechanism .

    动态回复和局部再结晶是主要的软化机制。

  24. Reservoir rock softening and prevention during steam or hot water injection

    热采条件下储集岩的软化及其防治

  25. A Study on the Factors Caused Softening of Sweet Grape Can

    糖水葡萄罐头葡萄组织软化的原因探析

  26. Nothing less than the first was required to soften the second .

    要驯服第二个就非第一个不行。

  27. Fiscal Constraint Soften : Performance , Result and Its Management

    财政约束软化:表现、后果及其治理

  28. Evolution Model of Progressive Failure of Strain - softening Soil Slopes

    应变软化土质边坡渐进破坏的演化模型

  29. The Application in Water Softening by Means of Pellet Reactor

    造粒法在软化水处理中的应用

  30. Softening characteristics of soils and constitutive modeling under plane strain condition

    平面应变状态下土体的软化特性与本构模拟