soften
vt. 使温和；使缓和；使变柔软
vi. 减轻；变柔和；变柔软
vt.
（使）温和；使缓和；减轻；变柔和
vi.
变软；
变形
过去式：softened过去分词：softened现在分词：softening第三人称单数：softens
英英释义
soften[ 'sɔfən, 'sɔ:- ]
v.
make (images or sounds) soft or softer
lessen in force or effect
"soften a shock"
同义词：dampendampweakenbreak
give in, as to influence or pressure
同义词：yieldrelent
protect from impact
同义词：cushionbuffer
make less severe or harsh
同义词：mincemoderate
make soft or softer
"This liquid will soften your laundry"
become soft or softer
"The bread will soften if you pour some liquid on it"
词组短语
soften up使软化
双语例句
用作动词(v.)
The lampshade will soften the light.
这个灯罩能使光线柔和一些。
Area rugs help soften the look for a cozier feel.
地毯的颜色使整个风格柔和起来，带来更温暖舒适的感觉。
Parters potters add water to soften the clay.
陶瓷工人在黏土中加入水分使它软化。
Plastics will soften when exposed to heat.
塑料适当加热就可以软化。
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soften (v.)
late 14c., "to mitigate, diminish" (transitive), from soft (adj.) + -en (1). Meaning "to make physically soft" is from 1520s; intransitive sense of "to become softer" is attested from 1610s. Soften up in military sense of "weaken defenses" is from 1940. Related: Softened; softening.
1. 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。
《牛津词典》
2. There were also pledges to soften the impact of the subsidy cuts on the poorer regions.
也有保证要减轻消减给较贫困地区补贴所造成的冲击。
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3. The plush chairs absorb sound and soften reverberation.
毛绒椅能吸收声音和软化混响。
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4. Then, as blazing sunshine alternated with drenching rains, the harsh, barren surfaces of the black rocks slowly began to soften.
然后，随着炽热的阳光和滂沱的大雨交替出现，黑色岩石粗糙而贫瘠的表面开始慢慢软化。
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5. They turn to household staples like lemons, baking soda or yogurt when it's time to clear skin of acne, soften rough patches or keep teeth sparkling.
他们会在清理粉刺、软化粗糙的皮肤或让牙齿闪闪发光的时候，选择柠檬、小苏打或酸奶等日常用品。
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6. Fry the onions until they soften.
把洋葱炒软。
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7. Linseed oil will soften stiff leather.
亚麻籽油可软化僵硬的皮革。
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8. Trees soften the outline of the house.
树木使房子的轮廓显得柔和。
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9. If your skin is dry, you have to slather on moisturizer to soften it.
如果你的皮肤干燥，就得多涂些润肤霜让它滋润。
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10. 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光线柔和些。
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11. Unfortunately, as a standard mattress wears, the springs soften and so do not support your spine.
不幸的是，当一张标准床垫用旧后，其弹簧变软，因而不能支撑你的背脊。
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12. She began to soften; she felt sorry.
她开始心软了；她感到抱歉。
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13. It will soften your speech so that you can pose the question without offending the other person.
它会很好地柔化你的言语，这样你就可以在不冒犯其他人的情况下提出自己的问题。
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14. "My primary concern is: How can I soften or civilize this message?" says etiquette expert Dana Casperson.
“我主要关心的是：我怎样才能温和或文明地传达这条消息？”礼仪专家丹纳·卡斯帕森说。
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15. New findings suggest that Gage managed to soften these abrupt changes over time and rediscover an appropriate social manner.
新的发现表明，随着时间的推移，Gage设法缓和了这些突然的变化，并重新发现了一种适当的社交方式。
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16. Plastics will soften when exposed to heat.
塑料适当加热就可以软化。
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17. Benefits contain floatstone particles and pineapple ferment to soften skin.
功效包括浮石颗粒和菠萝酵素，可软化皮肤。
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18. Consumption will soften the blow.
本土消费将助一臂之力。
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19. I don't try to soften it.
我不会设法软化语气。
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20. Time soften all griefs.
时间缓解一切哀痛。
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21. The Onions will soften.
洋葱会变软。
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22. So make a special effort to soften your image.
所以还是做些努力让自己显得柔软一点吧。
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23. But prices could soften some in the future.
不过房价可能在未来有所软化。
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24. Over time, the flavors blend together and soften.
放得久了之后，酒的风味就会融合软化。
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25. on last year's “Loud,” she began to soften a bit.
在去年的专辑“Loud大声点儿”中，她开始趋于柔和。
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26. Finally, we use our sweet hearts to soften their bodies.
最后，用酥软的心去润泽他的身体。
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27. Keep breathing, letting the breath open and soften your heart.
保持呼吸，让呼吸打开并且柔软你的心灵。
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28. Keep breathing, letting the breath open and soften your heart.
保持呼吸，让呼吸打开并且柔软你的心灵。
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