soften是什么意思

soften

英[ˈsɒfn] 美[ˈsɔfn]

vt. （使）温和，使缓和，减轻，变柔和；
vi. 变软；

第三人称单数：softens;

过去式：softened;

过去分词：softened;

现在分词：softening;

同义词

v.
soften的同义词之：减少,缩小,减轻
tone mitigate reduce diminish ease relieve slacker lighten allay down lessen abate assuage moderate palliate weaken cushion alleviate
soften的同义词之：压抑,减弱,降低
lower deaden mute soft-pedal down damp throttle silence turn tone muffle
soften的同义词之：缓和,使平静,放松,平息
compose relax pacify soothe placate mollify appease assuage temper down mellow slacken smooth attemper calm loosen
soften的同义词之：触动,消除,抚慰
affect disarm move touch melt
soften的同义词之：让步,放弃,同意,松弛
acquiesce consent yield accede assent relax agree up give ease in
soften的同义词之：其他释义
water ripen qualify offset relent mash

反义词

soften的反义词之：
harden
soften的反义词之：其他释义
harden

柯林斯高阶英汉双解学习词典释义

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.
例句
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。
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.
例句
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。
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.
例句
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。
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.
例句
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。
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.
例句
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。
VERB

使(皮肤)变得光滑柔软

Something that softens your skin makes it very smooth and pleasant to touch.
例句
...products designed to moisturize and soften the skin. 使肌肤滋润柔滑的产品

英汉词典释义

vt. & vi.
(使)变软, (使)变轻柔, (使)变温和
soften ingredients before mixing a cake 做糕饼前，先把材料变软再拌和 His smile softened slightly. 他的微笑稍柔和了些。 His attitude has softened. 他的态度软了下来。 The ice cream softened and began to melt. 冰淇淋开始变软并开始融化。
缓解打击；缓和；安慰
When he lost his job he was offered a cash payment to soften the blow. 他丟掉工作的时候得到一笔现金作为安慰。

英英词典释义

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"

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