soften

[US]/ˈsɒfn/
[UK]/ˈsɔːfn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. 使变柔软;使温和;使缓和
vi. 变柔和;变柔软;减轻
Word Forms
过去分词softened
现在分词softening
第三人称单数softens
过去式softened
复数softens

Phrases & Collocations

soften up

使软化

Example Sentences

Iron softens with heat.

铁受热就软化。

This is a good fabric softener for woolens.

这是一种很好的羊毛织物柔软剂。

the snow was sun-softened glop.

雪经太阳一晒就软成糊状了。

softened the last paragraph of the letter.

使书信的最后一段变得温和

The rain softened the earth.

雨水使土地变松。

soften ingredients before mixing a cake

做糕饼前,先把材料变软再拌和

His smile softened slightly.

他的微笑稍柔和了些。

The ice cream softened and began to melt.

冰淇淋开始变软并开始融化。

monetary compensation was offered to soften the blow.

提供金钱赔偿以示安抚。

her face was softened by the dim light.

在黯淡的灯光下,她脸部的线条变得柔和了。

toughened by experience and criticism. soften

由于坎坷的经历和人们的指责而麻木不仁 soften

The candle softened and melted in the sun.

蜡烛在太阳光下变软而熔解。

To soften the intensity of the input, use a favorite plash toy.

要减弱输入的强度,可以利用毛绒玩具。

He softened up the plasticine with his fingers.

他用手指把代用粘土弄软了。

we softened the lines for a more aero look.

我们柔化了些线条以求更好地表现出流线型外观。

the blockade appears a better weapon with which to soften them up for eventual surrender.

这道封锁线看起来是削弱他们抵抗使其最终投降的一个更好的武器。

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