soften

释义

vt.（使）温和; 使缓和; 减轻; 变柔和vi.变软

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

Melt the butter mixture slowly in a small skillet until it softens.

在小平底锅中缓慢融化黄油混合物直至变软。

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Sauté for approximately 4 minutes until the onion begins to soften.

煎大约4分钟，直到洋葱开始变软。

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They promised to soften the effects of reducing subsidies on the less affluent areas.

他们承诺要减轻减少补贴对较不富裕地区的影响。

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The burden of his announcement weighed on him deeply, but he attempted to soften the blow with carefully chosen words.

他要宣布的消息沉重地压在他心头，但他试图用精心挑选的话语来减轻打击。

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The document indicates that the Americans' stance remains firm with no tendency to soften.

这份文件表明，美国人的立场依然坚定，没有任何软化的倾向。

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The stance of his political group has softened considerably over the past decade...

他所在的政治团体在过去十年间的立场已变得相当温和...

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A radiant grin suddenly lit up Mick's face, causing his typically rigid expression to soften.

米克脸上突然绽放出灿烂的笑容，使得他惯常僵硬的表情柔和下来。

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Her expression stayed firm, but her voice began to soften.

她的表情依然坚定，但声音开始变得温和。

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The illumination was intentionally softened to preserve the area's aesthetic appeal.

照明被有意调暗以保持区域的美感吸引力。

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Fragrant bouquets soften the starkness of rigid concrete walls with their delicate presence.

芬芳的花束以其柔美的存在柔和了坚硬混凝土墙的冷峻感。

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Gentle formulas meticulously crafted to hydrate and soften sensitive skin.

专为敏感肌肤精心设计、具有补水和柔润功效的温和配方。

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Cook the carrots until they soften.

把胡萝卜煮软。

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a cream to soften the hands

护手霜

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Linseed oil will soften dry fabric.

亚麻籽油可软化干燥的织物。

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The gentle breeze softens the harsh sunlight.

柔和的风使刺眼的阳光变得柔和。

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Her voice softened when she spoke to the child.

她对孩子说话时，声音变得柔和了。

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真题例句

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"