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soften v.(使)变柔和；(使)软化 (1) 这个灯罩能使光线柔和一些。(2) 地毯的颜色使整个风格柔和起来，带来更温暖舒适的感觉。(3) 陶瓷工人在黏土中加入水分使它软化。(4) 塑料适当加热就可以软化。

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英 ['sɒfn] 美 ['sɔːfn] (1) The lampshade will soften the light.(2) Area rugs help soften the look for a cozier feel.(3) Parters potters add water to soften the clay.(4) Plastics will soften when exposed to heat. 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

英语单词	soften
英美音标	英 ['sɒfn] 美 ['sɔːfn]
中文释义	v.(使)变柔和；(使)软化
英语例句	(1) The lampshade will soften the light. (2) Area rugs help soften the look for a cozier feel. (3) Parters potters add water to soften the clay. (4) Plastics will soften when exposed to heat.
中文例句	(1) 这个灯罩能使光线柔和一些。 (2) 地毯的颜色使整个风格柔和起来，带来更温暖舒适的感觉。 (3) 陶瓷工人在黏土中加入水分使它软化。 (4) 塑料适当加热就可以软化。
柯林斯解释	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

Soften [V N Ed V Erg 及物/不及物动词 Verb 动词