n.变软，软化；v.（使）变软( soften的现在分词 )；缓解打击；缓和；安慰 英英释义： softening[ 'sɔfniŋ ]n.the process of becoming softer"refrigeration delayed the softening of the fruit"; "he observed the softening of iron by heat"adj.having a softening or soothing effect especially to the