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soft soft ★★★★☆/sɒ̱ft, AM sɔ͟ːft/1[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]软的；柔软的 Something that is soft is pleasant to touch, and not rough or hard. Regular use of a body lotion will keep the skin soft and supple...经常使用润肤露可使皮肤柔软而富有弹性。When it's dry, brush the hair using a soft, nylon baby brush.当头发干后，用柔软的婴儿用尼龙发刷梳理头发。...warm, soft, white towels.温暖而柔软的白毛巾softnessThe sea air robbed her hair of its softness.海风使她的秀发不再柔滑。2[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]软的；易弯曲的 Something that is soft changes shape or bends easily when you press it. She lay down on the soft, comfortable bed...她在柔软而舒适的床上躺了下来。Add enough milk to form a soft dough.加入足量的牛奶，使面团变得柔软。...soft cheese.软乳酪3[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]线条柔和的；没有棱角的；平缓的 Something that has a soft appearance has smooth curves rather than sharp or distinct edges. This is a smart, yet soft and feminine look.这是一张透着精明的面孔，但是线条柔和，女人味十足。...the soft curves of her body.她柔和的身体曲线softlyShe wore a softly tailored suit.她穿了一身剪裁得体、非常服帖的套装。...a fresh, modern hairstyle which has long layers falling softly on the neck.一个新颖而时尚的发型，一层层长发松松地垂在项际4[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](声音、光芒、色彩等)柔和的 Something that is soft is very gentle and has no force. For example, a soft sound or voice is quiet and not harsh. A soft light or colour is pleasant to look at because it is not bright. There was a soft tapping on my door...有人在轻轻地敲我的门。When he woke again he could hear soft music.他再次醒来时，听见了轻柔的音乐声。...a soft Irish accent.轻微的爱尔兰口音...soft muted colours...柔和的色彩A soft spring rain had fallen all day.蒙蒙春雨已经下了一整天。softly'I'm sorry,' he said softly...“对不起，”他柔声说道。She crossed the softly lit room...她穿过了灯光柔和的房间。She bent forward and kissed him softly.她俯身轻轻地吻了他一下。5[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]宽容的；不严厉的；心慈手软的 If you are soft on someone, you do not treat them as strictly or severely as you should do.   [usu v-link ADJ]  [disapproval]The president says the measure is soft and weak on criminals...总统说这一举措对犯罪分子过于宽容，力度太小。He had initially thought Byrnes too soft with the Russians.原先他还以为伯恩斯对俄国人过于手软呢。6[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]同情(别人)的；心软的 If you say that someone has a soft heart, you mean that they are sensitive and sympathetic towards other people.   [approval]Her rather tough and worldly exterior hides a very soft and sensitive heart.她那强硬而世故的外表下掩藏着一颗温柔而敏感的心。7[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](生活)轻松的，不费力气的 You use soft to describe a way of life that is easy and involves very little work. The regime at Latchmere could be seen as a soft option...在拉奇米尔建立政权可以视为一个简便易行的选择。There is no way that 20 years of soft living could be lost in the first 30 minutes' exercise.20 年轻松舒适的生活是绝对不可能经过首次 30 分钟的训练就能放弃的。8[ADJ	形容词](大麻等毒品)软性的 Soft drugs are drugs, such as cannabis, which are illegal but which many people do not consider to be strong or harmful.   [ADJ n]9[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](目标)易被攻击的 A soft target is a place or person that can easily be attacked. Women who carry cash about in the streets, as they very often have to, are a very soft target.必须经常携带现金上街的女性特别容易受到攻击。10[ADJ-GRADED	能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](水)含钙量低的，软性的 Soft water does not contain much of the mineral calcium and so makes bubbles easily when you use soap. 11[PHRASE	短语]特别喜爱；特别疼爱；钟爱 If you have a soft spot for someone or something, you feel a great deal of affection for them or like them a lot.   [PHR after v]Terry had a soft spot for me...特里非常疼我。I have a soft spot for London Zoo.我特别喜欢伦敦动物园。12  a soft touch→see: touch；  softsoft /sɒft $ sɒːft/ ●●● S2 W2 adjective (comparative softer, superlative softest)  Entry menu Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family 1not hard a)not hard, firm, or stiff, but easy to press  OPP  hard:  My feet sank into the soft ground. the softest sofa and pillows Cook the onions until they go soft. b)less hard than average  OPP  hard:  a soft lead pencil soft cheese2not rough having a surface that is smooth and pleasant to touch  OPP  rough:  a baby’s soft skin The fur was soft to the touch.3not loud a soft sound or voice, or soft music, is quiet and pleasant to listen to  OPP  loud, harsh:  soft music His voice was softer now.► see thesaurus at quiet4colour/light [only before noun] soft colours or lights are pleasant and relaxing because they are not too bright  OPP  bright:  All the stores will be re-fitted with softer lighting. a soft shade of peach► see thesaurus at colour5no hard edges not having any hard edges or sharp angles:  soft curves6rain/wind gentle and without much force:  a soft breeze soft rain7not strict someone who is soft seems weak because they are not strict enough with other people  OPP  strict, tough:  If you appear to be soft, people take advantage of you.soft on No politician wants to seem soft on crime. Courts have been taking a soft line (=not being strict enough) with young offenders.8sensitive kind, gentle, and sympathetic to other people  OPP  hard:  He has a soft heart beneath that cold exterior. a soft kiss9weak character not very brave and not having a strong character  OPP  hard:  Don’t be soft – just jump!10sales/markets decreasing in price, value, or the amount sold:  soft oil prices11soft loan/credit money that is lent at a lower interest rate than usual, because it will be used to help people in some way12soft money money that people, companies, or organizations give to political parties, rather than to a particular candidate13too easy informal a soft job, life etc is too easy and does not involve much work or hard physical work:  Mike’s found himself a soft job in the stores.soft option British English (=a choice that allows you to avoid difficulties or hard work) Taking the soft option won’t help your career to develop.14weak body informal having a body that is not in a strong physical condition, because you do not do enough exercise:  He’d got soft after all those years in a desk job.15water soft water does not contain many minerals, so that it forms bubbles from soap easily16have a soft spot for somebody to continue to like someone even when they do not behave well:  She’s always had a soft spot for Grant.17a soft touch informal someone from whom you can easily get what you want, because they are kind or easy to deceive18soft in the head old-fashioned very stupid or crazy19stupid British English stupid or silly:  You must be soft if you think I’ll give you fifty quid!20be soft on somebody old-fashioned to be sexually attracted to someone21consonants technical not sounding hard:  a soft g—softly adverb:  She stroked his head softly. Music played softly in the background.—softness noun [uncountable]THESAURUSsoft not hard, firm, or stiff, but easy to press: · a soft mattress· Her skin was lovely and soft.· soft groundtender used about meat or vegetables that are soft and easy to cut, especially because they have been well cooked: · The beef was very tender.· Cook the carrots until tender.soggy very wet and too soft, in a way that seems unpleasant – used about bread, vegetables, and the ground: · soggy cabbage· a piece of soggy bread· The ground was too soggy to walk on.squishy soft and easy to press – used especially about fruit that is too soft, and about soft wet ground which makes a noise when you walk on it: · squishy tomatoes· The leaves were squishy under our feet.squashy British English soft and easy to press – used especially about fruit that is too soft, and about chairs that are soft and comfortable: · The peaches have gone all squashy.· a big squashy sofamushy used about fruit or vegetables that are very soft, wet, and unpleasant, because they are not fresh or have been cooked for too long: · mushy pieces of banana· a few mushy carrotsspongy soft and full of holes that contain air or liquid like a sponge: · a spongy foam· a spongy loaf· His boots sank into the spongy soil.springy used about something that is soft and comes back to its normal shape after being pressed or walked on: · springy turf  (=grass)· Her hair felt lovely and springy.pliable /ˈplaɪəbəl/ used about a material or substance that can be bent or pressed without breaking or cracking: · The clay was still pliable and not too dry.yielding literary used about a surface which is soft and will bend when you press it: · yielding fleshCOLLOCATIONS CHECKtender meat/vegetablessoggy ground/bread/vegetables/papersquishy fruit/groundsquashy fruit/chairmushy fruit/vegetablesspongy ground/texture/foam/loafspringy hair/turf/carpetpliable material/clay

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jEPoK/1xFvkT+4I2iOf8EWeknj6qYinNWTj+HYMbpywChAeSZLj/xJBCo6/a1i3i0wHxuweclLmQdgsoatpJ2Aq5KV52M6CoXn5wT6ZRs2OZ2aLFQ0JK9QLoGw8mfeaC8JCqy4PSXNjVokUY30+40k9ST5kyrEBhe1dmYHhjZEB9ix/AEFie8XuoBG8d6VfEzQWgbBwAE1YF9BJ2YS94Mg==             soft              ★                    /        sɒft                ;          NAmE                sɔːft                /                              adjective                            (                  soft·er          ,          soft·est                )                    not hard        不硬                    1        ★                  changing shape easily when pressed; not stiff or firm            软的；柔软的                                    ◆          soft margarine          软人造黄油                          ◆          soft feather pillows          柔软的羽毛枕头                          ◆          The grass was soft and springy.          草柔软而有弹性。                            2        ★                  less hard than average            硬度较低的；较软的                                    ◆          soft rocks such as limestone          诸如石灰岩之类的软岩石                          ◆          soft cheeses          软奶酪                          OPP                                                    hard                                                                not rough        不粗糙                    3        ★                  smooth and pleasant to touch            柔滑的；细滑的；细腻的                                    ◆          soft skin          柔滑的皮肤                          OPP                                                    rough                                                                without angles/edges        无棱角                    4                  not having sharp angles or hard edges            无棱角的；轮廓不鲜明的；线条柔和的                                    ◆          This season's fashions focus on warm tones and soft lines.          本季时装主要流行暖色调和柔和线条。                          ◆          The moon's pale light cast soft shadows.          淡淡的月光投下柔和的暗影。                            light/colours        光线；色彩                    5                  [usually before noun          ]                          not too bright, in a way that is pleasant and relaxing to the eyes            柔和的；悦目的                                    ◆          a soft pink          柔和的粉红色                          ◆          the soft glow of candlelight          柔和的烛光                          OPP                                                    harsh                                                                rain/wind        风雨                    6                  not strong or violent            不强烈的；小的；和缓的                                    SYN                                                    light                                                              ◆          A soft breeze rustled the trees.          微风吹拂，树叶飒飒作响。                            sounds        声音                    7                  not loud, and usually pleasant and gentle            轻的；轻柔的；柔和悦耳的                                    SYN                                                    quiet                                                              ◆          soft background music          轻柔的背景音乐                          ◆          a soft voice          柔和悦耳的嗓音                            sympathetic        同情                    8                  kind and sympathetic; easily affected by other people's suffering            有同情心的；仁厚的；心肠软的                                    ◆          Julia's soft heart was touched by his grief.          朱莉娅心肠软，见他悲伤动了恻隐之心。                          OPP                                                    hard                                                                not strict        不严厉                    9                  (            usually disapproving)                    not strict or severe; not strict or severe enough            不（够）严厉的；态度偏软的；（对…）心慈手软的                                    SYN                                                    lenient                                                              soft(on sb/sth)                          ◆          The government is not becoming soft on crime.          政府对犯罪行为并非日渐手软。                          soft(with sb)                          ◆          If you're too soft with these kids they'll never respect you.          你要是太迁就这些孩子，他们永远不会尊敬你。                          OPP                                                    tough                                                                crazy        失去理智                    10                  (            informal,            disapproving)                    stupid or crazy            愚蠢的；没头脑的；脑子发昏的                                    ◆          He must be going            soft in the head.                    他准是脑子出毛病了。                            not brave/tough enough        不够勇敢╱顽强                    11                  (            informal,            disapproving)                    not brave enough; wanting to be safe and comfortable            畏首畏尾的；不够泼辣的；但求安稳的                                    ◆          Stay in a hotel? Don't be so soft. I want to camp out under the stars.          住旅馆？别那么贪图安逸了。我想顶着星星在野外过夜。                            too easy        太容易                    12                  (            disapproving)                    not involving much work; too easy and comfortable            轻松的；安逸的                                    ◆          They had got too used to the soft life at home.          他们实在是过惯了家里的安逸生活。                          OPP                                                    hard                                                                water        水                    13                  not containing mineral salts and therefore good for washing            软性的（无矿盐因而适用于洗涤）                                    ◆          You won't need much soap—the water here is very soft.          你不必多用肥皂，这儿的水很软。                          OPP                                                    hard                                                                consonants        辅音                    14                  (            phonetics              语音            )                    not sounding hard, for example ‘c’ in ‘city’ and ‘g’ in ‘general’            发软音的（如 city 中 c 字母和 general 中 g 字母的发音）                                    OPP                                                    hard                                                                                  ▶                soft·ness                  /          sɒftnəs                    ;            NAmE                    sɔːftnəs                    /                          noun                          [uncountable                ,         singular          ]                                      ◆          the softness of her skin          她皮肤的柔滑                          ◆          the softness of the water          水的软性                          ☞see also                                                    softly                                                                IDIOM              have a soft ˈspot for sb/sth                              (              informal)                        to like sb/sth              喜欢某人（或某物）                                            ◆            She's always had a soft spot for you.            她一直喜欢你。                                      ☞more at                                    option                              ,                                    touch                                   n.                    soft      softer      softest                  soft              /        sɒft                ;          NAmE                sɔːft                /                    soft·ness              /        sɒftnəs                ;          NAmE                sɔːftnəs                /             soft[sɒft]级别:softer, softestCET4CET6TEM4考研j137830054237411683858343513063ADJ13801067856Spoken:151029729softer[1844] softest[381]柔软的(46%)，柔和的(22%)，温和的(11%)，轻的(6%)，柔软的东西(5%)，温和地(4%)，柔软地(4%)，不强烈的(2%)n.柔性；柔软的东西；柔软部分adj.软的，柔软的；温柔的，温和的；软弱的；笨的adv.柔软地；温和地

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Collins	soft ★★★★☆ /sɒ̱ft, AM sɔ͟ːft/ 1 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]软的；柔软的 Something that is soft is pleasant to touch, and not rough or hard. Regular use of a body lotion will keep the skin soft and supple... 经常使用润肤露可使皮肤柔软而富有弹性。 When it's dry, brush the hair using a soft, nylon baby brush. 当头发干后，用柔软的婴儿用尼龙发刷梳理头发。 ...warm, soft, white towels. 温暖而柔软的白毛巾 softness The sea air robbed her hair of its softness. 海风使她的秀发不再柔滑。 2 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]软的；易弯曲的 Something that is soft changes shape or bends easily when you press it. She lay down on the soft, comfortable bed... 她在柔软而舒适的床上躺了下来。 Add enough milk to form a soft dough. 加入足量的牛奶，使面团变得柔软。 ...soft cheese. 软乳酪 3 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]线条柔和的；没有棱角的；平缓的 Something that has a soft appearance has smooth curves rather than sharp or distinct edges. This is a smart, yet soft and feminine look. 这是一张透着精明的面孔，但是线条柔和，女人味十足。 ...the soft curves of her body. 她柔和的身体曲线 softly She wore a softly tailored suit. 她穿了一身剪裁得体、非常服帖的套装。 ...a fresh, modern hairstyle which has long layers falling softly on the neck. 一个新颖而时尚的发型，一层层长发松松地垂在项际 4 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](声音、光芒、色彩等)柔和的 Something that is soft is very gentle and has no force. For example, a soft sound or voice is quiet and not harsh. A soft light or colour is pleasant to look at because it is not bright. There was a soft tapping on my door... 有人在轻轻地敲我的门。 When he woke again he could hear soft music. 他再次醒来时，听见了轻柔的音乐声。 ...a soft Irish accent. 轻微的爱尔兰口音 ...soft muted colours... 柔和的色彩 A soft spring rain had fallen all day. 蒙蒙春雨已经下了一整天。 softly 'I'm sorry,' he said softly... “对不起，”他柔声说道。 She crossed the softly lit room... 她穿过了灯光柔和的房间。 She bent forward and kissed him softly. 她俯身轻轻地吻了他一下。 5 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]宽容的；不严厉的；心慈手软的 If you are soft on someone, you do not treat them as strictly or severely as you should do. [usu v-link ADJ] [disapproval] The president says the measure is soft and weak on criminals... 总统说这一举措对犯罪分子过于宽容，力度太小。 He had initially thought Byrnes too soft with the Russians. 原先他还以为伯恩斯对俄国人过于手软呢。 6 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]同情(别人)的；心软的 If you say that someone has a soft heart, you mean that they are sensitive and sympathetic towards other people. [approval] Her rather tough and worldly exterior hides a very soft and sensitive heart. 她那强硬而世故的外表下掩藏着一颗温柔而敏感的心。 7 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](生活)轻松的，不费力气的 You use soft to describe a way of life that is easy and involves very little work. The regime at Latchmere could be seen as a soft option... 在拉奇米尔建立政权可以视为一个简便易行的选择。 There is no way that 20 years of soft living could be lost in the first 30 minutes' exercise. 20 年轻松舒适的生活是绝对不可能经过首次 30 分钟的训练就能放弃的。 8 [ADJ 形容词](大麻等毒品)软性的 Soft drugs are drugs, such as cannabis, which are illegal but which many people do not consider to be strong or harmful. [ADJ n] 9 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](目标)易被攻击的 A soft target is a place or person that can easily be attacked. Women who carry cash about in the streets, as they very often have to, are a very soft target. 必须经常携带现金上街的女性特别容易受到攻击。 10 [ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](水)含钙量低的，软性的 Soft water does not contain much of the mineral calcium and so makes bubbles easily when you use soap. 11 [PHRASE 短语]特别喜爱；特别疼爱；钟爱 If you have a soft spot for someone or something, you feel a great deal of affection for them or like them a lot. [PHR after v] Terry had a soft spot for me... 特里非常疼我。 I have a soft spot for London Zoo. 我特别喜欢伦敦动物园。 12 a soft touch→see: touch ；
Oxford	soft ★ / sɒft ; NAmE sɔːft / adjective ( soft·er , soft·est ) not hard 不硬 1 ★ changing shape easily when pressed; not stiff or firm 软的；柔软的 ◆ soft margarine 软人造黄油 ◆ soft feather pillows 柔软的羽毛枕头 ◆ The grass was soft and springy. 草柔软而有弹性。 2 ★ less hard than average 硬度较低的；较软的 ◆ soft rocks such as limestone 诸如石灰岩之类的软岩石 ◆ soft cheeses 软奶酪 OPP hard not rough 不粗糙 3 ★ smooth and pleasant to touch 柔滑的；细滑的；细腻的 ◆ soft skin 柔滑的皮肤 OPP rough without angles/edges 无棱角 4 not having sharp angles or hard edges 无棱角的；轮廓不鲜明的；线条柔和的 ◆ This season's fashions focus on warm tones and soft lines. 本季时装主要流行暖色调和柔和线条。 ◆ The moon's pale light cast soft shadows. 淡淡的月光投下柔和的暗影。 light/colours 光线；色彩 5 [usually before noun ] not too bright, in a way that is pleasant and relaxing to the eyes 柔和的；悦目的 ◆ a soft pink 柔和的粉红色 ◆ the soft glow of candlelight 柔和的烛光 OPP harsh rain/wind 风雨 6 not strong or violent 不强烈的；小的；和缓的 SYN light ◆ A soft breeze rustled the trees. 微风吹拂，树叶飒飒作响。 sounds 声音 7 not loud, and usually pleasant and gentle 轻的；轻柔的；柔和悦耳的 SYN quiet ◆ soft background music 轻柔的背景音乐 ◆ a soft voice 柔和悦耳的嗓音 sympathetic 同情 8 kind and sympathetic; easily affected by other people's suffering 有同情心的；仁厚的；心肠软的 ◆ Julia's soft heart was touched by his grief. 朱莉娅心肠软，见他悲伤动了恻隐之心。 OPP hard not strict 不严厉 9 ( usually disapproving) not strict or severe; not strict or severe enough 不（够）严厉的；态度偏软的；（对…）心慈手软的 SYN lenient soft(on sb/sth) ◆ The government is not becoming soft on crime. 政府对犯罪行为并非日渐手软。 soft(with sb) ◆ If you're too soft with these kids they'll never respect you. 你要是太迁就这些孩子，他们永远不会尊敬你。 OPP tough crazy 失去理智 10 ( informal, disapproving) stupid or crazy 愚蠢的；没头脑的；脑子发昏的 ◆ He must be going soft in the head. 他准是脑子出毛病了。 not brave/tough enough 不够勇敢╱顽强 11 ( informal, disapproving) not brave enough; wanting to be safe and comfortable 畏首畏尾的；不够泼辣的；但求安稳的 ◆ Stay in a hotel? Don't be so soft. I want to camp out under the stars. 住旅馆？别那么贪图安逸了。我想顶着星星在野外过夜。 too easy 太容易 12 ( disapproving) not involving much work; too easy and comfortable 轻松的；安逸的 ◆ They had got too used to the soft life at home. 他们实在是过惯了家里的安逸生活。 OPP hard water 水 13 not containing mineral salts and therefore good for washing 软性的（无矿盐因而适用于洗涤） ◆ You won't need much soap—the water here is very soft. 你不必多用肥皂，这儿的水很软。 OPP hard consonants 辅音 14 ( phonetics 语音 ) not sounding hard, for example ‘c’ in ‘city’ and ‘g’ in ‘general’ 发软音的（如 city 中 c 字母和 general 中 g 字母的发音） OPP hard ▶ soft·ness / sɒftnəs ; NAmE sɔːftnəs / noun [uncountable , singular ] ◆ the softness of her skin 她皮肤的柔滑 ◆ the softness of the water 水的软性 ☞see also softly IDIOM have a soft ˈspot for sb/sth ( informal) to like sb/sth 喜欢某人（或某物） ◆ She's always had a soft spot for you. 她一直喜欢你。 ☞more at option , touch n. soft softer softest soft / sɒft ; NAmE sɔːft / soft·ness / sɒftnəs ; NAmE sɔːftnəs /
LDC	softsoft /sɒft $ sɒːft/ ●●● S2 W2 adjective (comparative softer, superlative softest) Entry menu Word Origin Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family 1not hard a)not hard, firm, or stiff, but easy to press OPP hard: My feet sank into the soft ground. the softest sofa and pillows Cook the onions until they go soft. b)less hard than average OPP hard: a soft lead pencil soft cheese2not rough having a surface that is smooth and pleasant to touch OPP rough: a baby’s soft skin The fur was soft to the touch.3not loud a soft sound or voice, or soft music, is quiet and pleasant to listen to OPP loud, harsh: soft music His voice was softer now.► see thesaurus at quiet 4colour/light [only before noun] soft colours or lights are pleasant and relaxing because they are not too bright OPP bright: All the stores will be re-fitted with softer lighting. a soft shade of peach► see thesaurus at colour 5no hard edges not having any hard edges or sharp angles: soft curves6rain/wind gentle and without much force: a soft breeze soft rain7not strict someone who is soft seems weak because they are not strict enough with other people OPP strict, tough: If you appear to be soft, people take advantage of you.soft on No politician wants to seem soft on crime. Courts have been taking a soft line (=not being strict enough) with young offenders.8sensitive kind, gentle, and sympathetic to other people OPP hard: He has a soft heart beneath that cold exterior. a soft kiss9weak character not very brave and not having a strong character OPP hard: Don’t be soft – just jump!10sales/markets decreasing in price, value, or the amount sold: soft oil prices11soft loan/credit money that is lent at a lower interest rate than usual, because it will be used to help people in some way12soft money money that people, companies, or organizations give to political parties, rather than to a particular candidate13too easy informal a soft job, life etc is too easy and does not involve much work or hard physical work: Mike’s found himself a soft job in the stores.soft option British English (=a choice that allows you to avoid difficulties or hard work) Taking the soft option won’t help your career to develop.14weak body informal having a body that is not in a strong physical condition, because you do not do enough exercise: He’d got soft after all those years in a desk job.15water soft water does not contain many minerals, so that it forms bubbles from soap easily16have a soft spot for somebody to continue to like someone even when they do not behave well: She’s always had a soft spot for Grant.17a soft touch informal someone from whom you can easily get what you want, because they are kind or easy to deceive18soft in the head old-fashioned very stupid or crazy19stupid British English stupid or silly: You must be soft if you think I’ll give you fifty quid!20be soft on somebody old-fashioned to be sexually attracted to someone21consonants technical not sounding hard: a soft g—softly adverb: She stroked his head softly. Music played softly in the background.—softness noun [uncountable]THESAURUSsoft not hard, firm, or stiff, but easy to press: · a soft mattress· Her skin was lovely and soft.· soft groundtender used about meat or vegetables that are soft and easy to cut, especially because they have been well cooked: · The beef was very tender.· Cook the carrots until tender.soggy very wet and too soft, in a way that seems unpleasant – used about bread, vegetables, and the ground: · soggy cabbage· a piece of soggy bread· The ground was too soggy to walk on.squishy soft and easy to press – used especially about fruit that is too soft, and about soft wet ground which makes a noise when you walk on it: · squishy tomatoes· The leaves were squishy under our feet.squashy British English soft and easy to press – used especially about fruit that is too soft, and about chairs that are soft and comfortable: · The peaches have gone all squashy.· a big squashy sofamushy used about fruit or vegetables that are very soft, wet, and unpleasant, because they are not fresh or have been cooked for too long: · mushy pieces of banana· a few mushy carrotsspongy soft and full of holes that contain air or liquid like a sponge: · a spongy foam· a spongy loaf· His boots sank into the spongy soil.springy used about something that is soft and comes back to its normal shape after being pressed or walked on: · springy turf (=grass)· Her hair felt lovely and springy.pliable /ˈplaɪəbəl/ used about a material or substance that can be bent or pressed without breaking or cracking: · The clay was still pliable and not too dry.yielding literary used about a surface which is soft and will bend when you press it: · yielding fleshCOLLOCATIONS CHECKtender meat/vegetablessoggy ground/bread/vegetables/papersquishy fruit/groundsquashy fruit/chairmushy fruit/vegetablesspongy ground/texture/foam/loafspringy hair/turf/carpetpliable material/clay
WDF	soft [sɒft] 级别:softer, softest CET4CET6TEM4考研 j1378 30054 2374 11683 8583 4351 3063 ADJ1380 1067856 Spoken: 151029729 softer[1844] softest[381] 柔软的(46%)，柔和的(22%)，温和的(11%)，轻的(6%)，柔软的东西(5%)，温和地(4%)，柔软地(4%)，不强烈的(2%) n.柔性；柔软的东西；柔软部分 adj.软的，柔软的；温柔的，温和的；软弱的；笨的 adv.柔软地；温和地

Soft Opp Easy Hard Adj Graded 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词 Pleasant Easily

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