释义 |
softensoft•en /'sɒf(ə)n/ vt 使软化,使变软;使缓和;使温和 - • The lampshade will softened the light. 那个灯罩能使光线柔和一些。
- • Try to find a way to soften his attitude. 想个办法使他的态度软下来。
vi- 1. 软化,变软
- • The butter will soften when taken outside the fridge. 黄油从冰箱里拿出来会变软。
- 2. 缓和;减轻
- • The man's face seemed to soften a lot. 那个人的脸色看上去温和了许多。
- • The wind had softened. 风减弱了。
词组soften up 1. 使变软;使温和;安抚 • The butter has begun to soften up. 黄油已经开始变软了。 • We tried to soften her up. 我们试图安抚她。 2. 削弱 • soften up the enemy's resistance 削弱敌人的抵抗 3. 削弱(某人的)抗拒力 • She was softened up by the salesman's flattery. 她被推销员的花言巧语打动。 |