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softening

softening
[ˈsɔfniŋ] 生词本

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1. V-ERG (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. 

  • 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 (使)(影响等)减弱，减轻 If one thing softens the damaging effect of another thing, it makes the effect less severe. 

  • 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 (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. 

  • 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 (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. 

  • 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 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. 

  • 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 使(皮肤)变得光滑柔软 Something that softens your skin makes it very smooth and pleasant to touch. 

  • ...products designed to moisturize and soften the skin.

    使肌肤滋润柔滑的产品

相关词组：
soften up 
Noun

1. the process of becoming softer;

  • "refrigeration delayed the softening of the fruit"
  • "he observed the softening of iron by heat"
Adjective

1. having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin

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