vt. 1.使软化,弄软。 2.减轻,减弱(抵抗或反对)。 3.使(心)变温和;使柔弱;使不闪闪发光;使柔和;使婉转。 vi. 1.变软;变温和,变柔和;变弱,变柔弱。 2.变静,变安稳,融和。
短语和例子
soften water 使硬水软化成软水。 be softened into tears 感动得流泪。 soften up 〔美俚〕(用恭维话等)软化;【军事】(进攻前用猛烈轰炸、炮击等)削弱(对方的抵抗力);破坏(对方的士气)。 n. -er 使软化[变柔和]的人[物];软化剂,软水剂。 n. -ing 【无线电】真空恶化;漏气。
become soft or softer; "The bread will soften if you pour some liquid on it"
make soft or softer; "This liquid will soften your laundry"
lessen in force or effect; "soften a shock"; "break a fall" 同义词:dampen, damp, weaken, break,
make less severe or harsh; "He moderated his tone when the students burst out in tears" 同义词:mince, moderate,
protect from impact; "cushion the blow" 同义词:cushion, buffer,
make (images or sounds) soft or softer
give in, as to influence or pressure 同义词:yield, relent,
其他语种释义
softenとは意味:soften v. やわらかくする; やわらかくなる; (心などが)やわらぐ. 【副詞2】 ◆We softened up our father before asking him for a raise in allowance. (十分話すなどして)父のご機嫌を取ってから小遣いの値上げを求めた. soften up one's husband with kisses. 【+前置詞】 ◆His...