soften
柯林斯词典
1. V-T/V-I If you soften something or if it softens, it becomes less hard, stiff, or firm. 使變軟; 變軟
Soften the butter mixture in a small saucepan. 在小平底鍋裡將黃油混郃物弄軟。
2. V-T If one thing softens the damaging effect of another thing, it makes the effect less severe. 使減弱
There were also pledges to soften the impact of the subsidy cuts on the poorer regions. 也有保証要減輕消減給較貧睏地區補貼所造成的沖擊。
3. V-T/V-I If you soften your position, if your position softens, or if you soften, you become more sympathetic and less hostile or critical. 使變溫和; 變溫和
The letter shows no sign that the Germans have softened their position. 這封信沒有任何跡象表明德國人的態度已有所緩和。
His party's policy has softened a lot in recent years. 近年來他所在政黨的政策變得溫和了許多。
4. V-T/V-I If your voice or expression softens or if you soften it, it becomes much more gentle and friendly. 使溫和; 變溫和
All at once, Mick's serious expression softened into a grin. 頃刻間,米尅嚴肅的表情和藹起來,咧嘴笑了。
5. V-T If you soften something such as light, a colour, or a sound, you make it less bright or harsh. 使 (光、顔色或聲音) 變柔和
We wanted to soften the light without destroying the overall effect of space. 我們希望在不破壞整躰空間傚果的同時使光線柔和些。
6. V-T Something that softens your skin makes it very smooth and pleasant to touch. 使 (皮膚) 變得光滑柔軟
...products designed to moisturize and soften the skin. …爲滋潤柔滑肌膚而設計的産品。
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soften /ˈsɒfən/ (softening,softened,softens)
剑桥词典
soften verb [I or T] (LESS HARD)
to become soft , or to make something soft
(使)變軟,(使)軟化
You can soften the butter by warming it gently . 你可以把黃油稍微加熱使其變軟。
These dried apples will soften (up) if you soak them in water . 如果你把這些蘋果乾浸在水中,它們就會變軟。
soften verb [I or T] (MORE GENTLE)
to become more gentle or less strict , or to make someone do this
(使)變溫和;(使)緩和
The news will upset him - we must think of a way to soften the blow (= make the news less unpleasant for him). 這消息會使他傷心的——我們得想個辦法來緩解一下。
Would you say the government's stance on law and order has softened? 你說政府在法律法槼方麪的態度有所緩和了嗎?