soften是什么意思，soften怎么读

soften基本信息

soften基本信息

读法：英 ["sɒf(ə)n] 美 ["sɔfn]

释义：

vt. 使温和；使缓和；使变柔软

vi. 减轻；变柔和；变柔软

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英英释义

Verb:

make (images or sounds) soft or softer

lessen in force or effect;"soften a shock"
"break a fall"

give in, as to influence or pressure

protect from impact;"cushion the blow"

make less severe or harsh;"He moderated his tone when the students burst out in tears"

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"

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中英词源

soften 变软，软化，减轻

soft,软的，-en,使。 softener 软化器

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.

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;

权威造句

1. To soften a formal look, Caroline recommends ethnic blouses.: 为了看上去不过于正式，卡罗琳建议穿有民族色彩的上衣。

2. If they"d treated you well it was just to soften you up.: 他们要是对你好，也不过是为了讨好你罢了。

3. Livy felt herself soften towards Caroline.: 莉薇觉得自己对卡罗琳的态度变温和了。

4. She did not smile or soften her voice.: 她没有笑，声音也没有温和起来。

5. Fry the onions until they soften.: 把洋葱炒软。

近反义词

soften up 削弱(软化)

相似短语

soften spectrum 软化谱

soften up v.使软化

soften with heat 受热后变软

soften the terms 放宽条件

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