soften 基本解释
- vt. 使温和；使缓和；使变柔软
- vi. 减轻；变柔和；变柔软
soften 词态变化
第三人称单数: softens;过去式: softened;过去分词: softened;现在分词: softening;
soften 中文词源
soften 变软，软化，减轻soft,软的，-en,使。 softener 软化器
soften 英文词源
- soften (v.)
- late 14c., "to mitigate, diminish" (transitive), from soft (adj.) + -en (1). Meaning "to make physically soft" is from 1520s; intransitive sense of "to become softer" is attested from 1610s. Soften up in military sense of "weaken defenses" is from 1940. Related: Softened; softening.
soften 英文释义
- 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"
soften 双语例句
- 1. 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。
来自柯林斯例句
- 2. 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。
来自柯林斯例句
- 3. Livy felt herself soften towards Caroline.
- 莉薇觉得自己对卡罗琳的态度变温和了。
来自柯林斯例句
- 4. She did not smile or soften her voice.
- 她没有笑，声音也没有温和起来。
来自柯林斯例句
- 5. Fry the onions until they soften.
- 把洋葱炒软。
来自《权威词典》
soften 实用场景例句
- 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。
柯林斯高阶英语词典
- Fry for about 4 minutes, until the onion has softened.
- 煎 4 分钟左右，直到洋葱变软。
柯林斯高阶英语词典
- 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。
柯林斯高阶英语词典
- ...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。
柯林斯高阶英语词典
- 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。
柯林斯高阶英语词典
- 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。
柯林斯高阶英语词典
- 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。
柯林斯高阶英语词典
- She did not smile or soften her voice.
- 她没有笑，声音也没有温和起来。
柯林斯高阶英语词典
- 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。
柯林斯高阶英语词典
- 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。
柯林斯高阶英语词典
- ...products designed to moisturize and soften the skin.
- 使肌肤滋润柔滑的产品
柯林斯高阶英语词典
- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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