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BNC: 6090 COCA: 4869
soften
sɒfən sɔːf- ˈsɔfən ˈsɑfən
Word forms: 3rd person singular present tense softens, present participle softening, past tense , past participle softened
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. (使)变软;(使)变柔软;(使)变柔和
  • Soften the butter mixture in a small saucepan. [VERB noun]

    在小平底锅里将黄油混合物化软。

  • Fry for about 4 minutes, until the onion has softened. [VERB]

    4 分钟左右,直到洋葱变软。

SYN melt, tenderize
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. (使)(影响等)减弱,减轻
  • There were also pledges to soften the impact of the subsidy cuts on the poorer regions. [VERB noun]

    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. [VERB noun]

    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。

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. (使)(态度等)缓和
  • The letter shows no sign that the Americans have softened their position. [VERB noun]

    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. [VERB]

    他所在的政党近些年的政策已经变得温和多了。

  • Livy felt herself soften towards Caroline. [VERB]

    莉薇觉得自己对卡罗琳的态度变温和了。

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. (使)变温和;(使)和蔼
  • All at once, Mick's serious expression softened into a grin. [VERB]

    米克严肃的表情一下子变成了笑脸。

  • She did not smile or soften her voice. [VERB noun]

    她没有笑,声音也没有温和起来。

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. 使(灯光、颜色、声音等)减弱;使变柔和
  • We wanted to soften the light without destroying the overall effect of space. [VERB noun]

    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. [VERB noun]

    鲜花摆上之后,突兀的混凝土墙便显得柔和起来。

6 VERB 使(皮肤)变得光滑柔软 Something that softens your skin makes it very smooth and pleasant to touch. 使(皮肤)变得光滑柔软
  • ...products designed to moisturize and soften the skin. [VERB noun]

    使肌肤滋润柔滑的产品

Phrasal verbs:
soften up
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