soften

英[ˈsɒfn]
美[ˈsɔfn]

基本释义

vt.
(使)温和; 使缓和; 减轻; 变柔和
vi.
变软

词性变化

实用例句

Fry the onions until they soften.

把洋葱炒软。

牛津词典

a lotion to soften the skin

润肤露

牛津词典

Linseed oil will soften stiff leather.

亚麻籽油可软化僵硬的皮革。

牛津词典

Trees soften the outline of the house.

树木使房子的轮廓显得柔和。

牛津词典

She felt herself softening towards him.

她感觉自己对他逐渐温和起来。

牛津词典

His face softened as he looked at his son.

他看着儿子,紧绷的面孔松弛下来。

牛津词典

She softened her tone a little.

她稍稍缓和了一下语气。

牛津词典

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。

牛津词典

Potential customers are softened up with free gifts before the sales talk.

谈生意之前,先送给潜在的客户一些赠品,以联络感情。

牛津词典

Soften the butter mixture in a small saucepan...

在小平底锅里将黄油混合物化软。

Fry for about 4 minutes, until the onion has softened.

煎 4 分钟左右,直到洋葱变软。

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。

...He could not think how to soften the blow of what he had to tell her.

他要告诉她的事对她打击很大,但他又想不出怎么说才能减轻这种打击。

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。

His party's policy has softened a lot in recent years...

他所在的政党近些年的政策已经变得温和多了。

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。

She did not smile or soften her voice.

她没有笑,声音也没有温和起来。

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。

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。

...products designed to moisturize and soften the skin.

使肌肤滋润柔滑的产品

Plastics will soften when exposed to heat.

塑料适当加热就可以软化.

《现代汉英综合大词典》

We expect inflation concerns to ease as food prices soften in 4 Q 07.

预计食品价格在07年第四季度将下降从而缓解通胀压力.

期刊摘选

And more than 10 million are afflicted by fluorosis, which can soften and disfigure teeth and bones.

此外,贵州还有超过1000万人有氟中毒的症状, 导致牙齿、骼软化与变形.

期刊摘选

Her story should soften the stoniest of hearts.

她的事情会使心情最冷酷无情的人也为之感动的.

辞典例句

Sorrow and trouble either soften the heart or harden it.

悲哀和烦恼不是使人心软,就是使人心狠.

期刊摘选

真题例句

My primary concern is: How can I soften or civilize this message?

2018年12月四级真题(第二套)阅读 Section A

That conclusion was reinforced by another finding: that their opposition appeared to soften when that fiscal burden decreased, as occurred with welfare reform in the 1990s, which curbed immigrants' access to certain benefits.

出自-2011年6月阅读原文

英英释义

Verb
  • 1. make (images or sounds) soft or softer

  • 2. lessen in force or effect;

    "soften a shock"

    "break a fall"

  • 3. give in, as to influence or pressure

  • 4. protect from impact;

    "cushion the blow"

  • 5. make less severe or harsh;

    "He moderated his tone when the students burst out in tears"

  • 6. make soft or softer;

    "This liquid will soften your laundry"

  • 7. become soft or softer;

    "The bread will soften if you pour some liquid on it"

反义词

其他释义

harden