softened
英 [ˈsɒfnd]
美 [ˈsɔːfnd]
v. (使)变软,软化; (使)柔和,和缓; (使)态度缓和,变温和,变宽厚
soften的过去分词和过去式
BNC.33280 / COCA.19003
柯林斯词典
- V-ERG (使)变软;(使)变柔软;(使)变柔和
If yousoftensomething or if itsoftens, 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。
- Soften the butter mixture in a small saucepan...
- VERB (使)(影响等)减弱,减轻
If one thingsoftensthe 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。
- There were also pledges to soften the impact of the subsidy cuts on the poorer regions.
- V-ERG (使)(态度等)缓和
If yousoftenyour position, if your positionsoftens, or if yousoften, 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。
- The letter shows no sign that the Americans have softened their position...
- V-ERG (使)变温和;(使)和蔼
If your voice or expressionsoftensor if yousoftenit, 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。
- All at once, Mick's serious expression softened into a grin...
- VERB 使(灯光、颜色、声音等)减弱;使变柔和
If yousoftensomething 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。
- We wanted to soften the light without destroying the overall effect of space...
- VERB 使(皮肤)变得光滑柔软
Something thatsoftensyour 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
- ...products designed to moisturize and soften the skin.
英英释义
adj
- being or made softer or less loud or clear
- the dull boom of distant breaking waves
- muffled drums
- the muffled noises of the street
- muted trumpets
- toned down
双语例句
- His attitude has softened.
他的态度软了下来。 - When she saw her son cry, her heart softened.
儿子一哭,她心就软了下来。 - She softened up when she heard his sad story.
当她听到他悲哀的故事时她软化了下来。 - 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。 - Her words softened my anger.
她的一番话缓解了我的怒气。 - 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。 - I've heard they've softened the terms in certain aspects.
我听说他们在某些方面放宽了条件。 - My heart softened towards him.
我对他产生了同情之心。 - He softened up the plasticine with his fingers.
他用手指把代用粘土弄软了。 - His heart softened at the pitiable sight.
看到这可怜的情景,他的心就软了。