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soften soften ★★☆☆☆/sɒ̱f(ə)n, AM sɔ͟ːf-/1[V-ERG	及物/不及物动词](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.   [V n]  [V]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。2[VERB	动词](使)(影响等)减弱，减轻 If one thing softens the damaging effect of another thing, it makes the effect less severe.   [V n]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。3[V-ERG	及物/不及物动词](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.   [V n]  [V]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。Livy felt herself soften towards Caroline.莉薇觉得自己对卡罗琳的态度变温和了。4[V-ERG	及物/不及物动词](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.   [V]  [V n]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。5[VERB	动词]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.   [V n]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。6[VERB	动词]使(皮肤)变得光滑柔软 Something that softens your skin makes it very smooth and pleasant to touch.   [V n]...products designed to moisturize and soften the skin.使肌肤滋润柔滑的产品相关词组：soften up  softensoft‧en /ˈsɒfən $ ˈsɒː-/ ●●○ verb  Verb Table Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family 1[intransitive, transitive] (also soften up) to become less hard or rough, or make something less hard or rough  OPP  harden:  Use moisturizer to soften your skin. Cook until the onion softens.2[intransitive, transitive] if your attitude softens, or if something softens it, it becomes less strict and more sympathetic  OPP  harden:  The government has softened its stance on public spending.soften towards I felt that he was beginning to soften towards me.3[intransitive, transitive] to make the effect of something seem less unpleasant or severe, or to become less unpleasant or severesoften the blow/impact The impact of the tax was softened by large tax-free allowances.4[intransitive, transitive] if your expression or voice softens, or if something softens it, you look or sound kinder and more gentle  OPP  harden:  His voice softened as he spoke to her.5[transitive] to make the shape or colour of something look less severe:  Climbing plants soften the outline of a fence.soften somebody/something ↔ up phrasal verb1informal to be nice to someone before you ask them to do something, so that they will agree to help you:  She was just softening me up.2to make an enemy weaker so that they are easier to attack:  Use artillery to soften up the enemy forces.3to make something less hard or rough

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t66Pk8i74cE7fib4MrIjFxLkIH/Qzm4TLETi7Y0Vl7FlVhUkLSUZDkT0+GQbItNTIICcGFS5XaJvSlTqzsMnPae9wfGtc7/XRR6RsBUQKVd8tqhJWLehoOYoAOJr45fP2WD8bampbqNW2I8EchJygNZ2Jq4OOcSgrPs33992W1+Rb/rXXUKu6a6ngWbNQTs/QhaCkcyb5jrmFcKOdA98Sf6ysSTr+Dal/CfFRlXOe1PpZ66h1gj/1UhbZvilIVYyqWwdqbWUHAnXIOhoSuubn7X5asZskTK18154TRcY5yk3m+uSXtVbBZiYCR/JfaHWSJXUsS1QW4wM7hrh08cf64rn+ce1d31m7UJ1nUQH6yg=             soft·en              /        ˈsɒfn                ;          NAmE                ˈsɔːfn                /                              verb                            1              [intransitive            ,       transitive        ]                    to become, or to make sth softer          （使）变软，软化                            ◆        Fry the onions until they soften.        把洋葱炒软。                    softensth                    ◆        a lotion to soften the skin        润肤露                    ◆        Linseed oil will soften stiff leather.        亚麻籽油可软化僵硬的皮革。                    2              [intransitive            ,       transitive        ]                    soften(sth)                    to become or to make sth less bright, rough or strong          （使）柔和，和缓                            ◆        Trees soften the outline of the house.        树木使房子的轮廓显得柔和。                    3              [intransitive            ,       transitive        ]                    to become or to make sb/sth more sympathetic and less severe or critical          （使）态度缓和，变温和，变宽厚                            ◆        She felt herself softening towards him.        她感觉自己对他逐渐温和起来。                    ◆        His face softened as he looked at his son.        他看着儿子，紧绷的面孔松弛下来。                    softensb/sth                    ◆        She softened her tone a little.        她稍稍缓和了一下语气。                    4              [transitive        ]                    softensth                    to reduce the force or the unpleasant effects of sth          减轻；减缓；削弱                            SYN                                            cushion                                                  ◆        Airbags are designed to soften the impact of a car crash.        气囊用来减轻汽车碰撞的冲击力。                    IDIOMsee                                    blow                                   n.                            PHRASAL VERB                    ˌsoften sb↔ˈup        (          informal)                          1                      to try to persuade sb to do sth for you by being very nice to them before you ask them              打动；诱导；拉拢                                            ◆            Potential customers are softened up with free gifts before the sales talk.            谈生意之前，先送给潜在的客户一些赠品，以联络感情。                                    2                      to make an enemy weaker and easier to attack              削弱，瓦解（敌人力量）                                                  soften      softens      softened      softening                  soft·en              /        ˈsɒfn                ;          NAmE                ˈsɔːfn                /             soften[ˈsɒfn]softened, softening, softensCET6TEM4v49165686365147822621184397VERB6786110498Spoken:72212545softened[598] softening[313]动词(100%)vt.使温和；使缓和；使变柔软vi.减轻；变柔和；变柔软

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Collins	soften ★★☆☆☆ /sɒ̱f(ə)n, AM sɔ͟ːf-/ 1 [V-ERG 及物/不及物动词](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. [V n] [V] 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。 2 [VERB 动词](使)(影响等)减弱，减轻 If one thing softens the damaging effect of another thing, it makes the effect less severe. [V n] 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。 3 [V-ERG 及物/不及物动词](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. [V n] [V] 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。 Livy felt herself soften towards Caroline. 莉薇觉得自己对卡罗琳的态度变温和了。 4 [V-ERG 及物/不及物动词](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. [V] [V n] 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。 5 [VERB 动词]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. [V n] 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。 6 [VERB 动词]使(皮肤)变得光滑柔软 Something that softens your skin makes it very smooth and pleasant to touch. [V n] ...products designed to moisturize and soften the skin. 使肌肤滋润柔滑的产品相关词组： soften up
Oxford	soft·en / ˈsɒfn ; NAmE ˈsɔːfn / verb 1 [intransitive , transitive ] to become, or to make sth softer （使）变软，软化 ◆ Fry the onions until they soften. 把洋葱炒软。 softensth ◆ a lotion to soften the skin 润肤露 ◆ Linseed oil will soften stiff leather. 亚麻籽油可软化僵硬的皮革。 2 [intransitive , transitive ] soften(sth) to become or to make sth less bright, rough or strong （使）柔和，和缓 ◆ Trees soften the outline of the house. 树木使房子的轮廓显得柔和。 3 [intransitive , transitive ] to become or to make sb/sth more sympathetic and less severe or critical （使）态度缓和，变温和，变宽厚 ◆ She felt herself softening towards him. 她感觉自己对他逐渐温和起来。 ◆ His face softened as he looked at his son. 他看着儿子，紧绷的面孔松弛下来。 softensb/sth ◆ She softened her tone a little. 她稍稍缓和了一下语气。 4 [transitive ] softensth to reduce the force or the unpleasant effects of sth 减轻；减缓；削弱 SYN cushion ◆ Airbags are designed to soften the impact of a car crash. 气囊用来减轻汽车碰撞的冲击力。 IDIOMsee blow n. PHRASAL VERB ˌsoften sb↔ˈup ( informal) 1 to try to persuade sb to do sth for you by being very nice to them before you ask them 打动；诱导；拉拢 ◆ Potential customers are softened up with free gifts before the sales talk. 谈生意之前，先送给潜在的客户一些赠品，以联络感情。 2 to make an enemy weaker and easier to attack 削弱，瓦解（敌人力量） soften softens softened softening soft·en / ˈsɒfn ; NAmE ˈsɔːfn /
LDC	softensoft‧en /ˈsɒfən $ ˈsɒː-/ ●●○ verb Verb Table Examples Thesaurus Collocations Phrases Word family 1[intransitive, transitive] (also soften up) to become less hard or rough, or make something less hard or rough OPP harden: Use moisturizer to soften your skin. Cook until the onion softens.2[intransitive, transitive] if your attitude softens, or if something softens it, it becomes less strict and more sympathetic OPP harden: The government has softened its stance on public spending.soften towards I felt that he was beginning to soften towards me.3[intransitive, transitive] to make the effect of something seem less unpleasant or severe, or to become less unpleasant or severesoften the blow/impact The impact of the tax was softened by large tax-free allowances.4[intransitive, transitive] if your expression or voice softens, or if something softens it, you look or sound kinder and more gentle OPP harden: His voice softened as he spoke to her.5[transitive] to make the shape or colour of something look less severe: Climbing plants soften the outline of a fence.soften up phrasal verb1informal to be nice to someone before you ask them to do something, so that they will agree to help you: She was just softening me up.2to make an enemy weaker so that they are easier to attack: Use artillery to soften up the enemy forces.3to make something less hard or rough
WDF	soften [ˈsɒfn]softened, softening, softens CET6TEM4 v4916 5686 365 1478 2262 1184 397 VERB6786 110498 Spoken: 72212545 softened[598] softening[313] 动词(100%) vt.使温和；使缓和；使变柔软 vi.减轻；变柔和；变柔软

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