- 简明
- 柯林斯
soften
CET4/CET6
- 英 [ˈsɒfn]
- 美 [ˈsɔfn]
释义
- vt.（使）温和; 使缓和; 减轻; 变柔和
- vi.变软
- 英 [ˈsɒfn]
词态变化
- 第三人称单数: softens;
- 过去式: softened;
- 过去分词: softened;
- 现在分词: softening;
实用场景例句
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- 温和
- 减轻
- 变柔和
- 变软
Soften the butter mixture in a small saucepan...
在小平底锅里将黄油混合物化软。
柯林斯高阶英语词典
Fry for about 4 minutes, until the onion has softened.
煎 4 分钟左右，直到洋葱变软。
柯林斯高阶英语词典
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。
柯林斯高阶英语词典
...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。
柯林斯高阶英语词典
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。
柯林斯高阶英语词典
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。
柯林斯高阶英语词典
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。
柯林斯高阶英语词典
She did not smile or soften her voice.
她没有笑，声音也没有温和起来。
柯林斯高阶英语词典
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。
柯林斯高阶英语词典
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。
柯林斯高阶英语词典
...products designed to moisturize and soften the skin.
使肌肤滋润柔滑的产品
柯林斯高阶英语词典
Cook the carrots until they soften.
把胡萝卜煮软。
金山词霸
a cream to soften the hands
护手霜
金山词霸
Linseed oil will soften dry fabric.
亚麻籽油可软化干燥的织物。
金山词霸
The gentle breeze softens the harsh sunlight.
柔和的风使刺眼的阳光变得柔和。
金山词霸
Her voice softened when she spoke to the child.
她对孩子说话时，声音变得柔和了。
金山词霸
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真题例句
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- 四级
- 六级
My primary concern is: How can I soften or civilize this message?
2018年12月四级真题（第二套）阅读 Section A
That conclusion was reinforced by another finding: that their opposition appeared to soften when that fiscal burden decreased, as occurred with welfare reform in the 1990s, which curbed immigrants' access to certain benefits.
出自-2011年6月阅读原文
英英释义
Verb
1. make (images or sounds) soft or softer
2. lessen in force or effect;
"soften a shock"
"break a fall"
3. give in, as to influence or pressure
4. protect from impact;
"cushion the blow"
5. make less severe or harsh;
"He moderated his tone when the students burst out in tears"
6. make soft or softer;
"This liquid will soften your laundry"
7. become soft or softer;
"The bread will soften if you pour some liquid on it"
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v.减少,缩小,减轻tonemitigatereducediminisheaserelieveslackerlightenallaydownlessenabateassuagemoderatepalliateweakencushionalleviate
v.压抑,减弱,降低lowerdeadenmutesoft-pedaldowndampthrottlesilenceturntonemuffle
v.缓和,使平静,放松,平息composerelaxpacifysootheplacatemollifyappeaseassuagetemperdownmellowslackensmoothattempercalmloosen
v.触动,消除,抚慰affectdisarmmovetouchmelt
v.让步,放弃,同意,松弛acquiesceconsentyieldaccedeassentrelaxagreeupgiveeasein
其他释义waterripenqualifyoffsetrelentmash
反义词
harden
其他释义harden
- 释义
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