| 单词 | soften |
| 释义 | DEFINITIVE EXAMPLES 权威例句〔-lined〕The garden has an informal feel to soften the architectural lines of the conservatory.花园有一种随意的风格，从而使温室的建筑轮廓显得柔和了。柯林斯高阶〔Camembert〕A creamy, mold-ripened cheese that softens on the inside as it matures.卡门贝干酪：一种奶油的、发霉催熟的奶酪，完成时其内部是软的美国传统〔SOFT〕Beat the egg with the softened butter and warm milk. 鸡蛋里加入化软的黄油和温牛奶后搅打。朗文写作活用〔SOFT〕It's a disease that softens and then destroys the bones. 这种疾病会软化骨质，并对骨头造成损害。朗文写作活用〔SOFT〕Soak the raisins in warm water till they soften. 把葡萄干浸在温水里泡软。朗文写作活用〔STRICT/NOT STRICT〕The government seems to have softened its attitude towards single parents. 政府对单亲父母的态度好像软化了。朗文写作活用〔STRICT/NOT STRICT〕The inspector looked angry but then softened when he saw the boy's frightened expression. 督学一脸怒容，但是当他看到小男孩那惊恐的表情时，又心软下来了。朗文写作活用〔SWITCH ON OR OFF〕Water softening systems turn themselves on at night to clean the system. 夜间，软水器会自动开启清洗系统。朗文写作活用〔acid washing〕A washing process in which stones soaked in chlorine acid are used to soften and bleach fabric, especially denim garments.酸洗：岩石在氯酸中的冲洗过程，常用来柔化漂洗纤维或斜纹棉布衣服美国传统〔bath salts〕A perfumed crystalline substance for softening bathwater.浴盐：一种有香味的结晶体，可使浴水软化美国传统〔blow〕A reduction in interest rates would soften the blow of tax increases.减息对增税带来的打击将起到缓和的作用。朗文当代〔blow〕Programmes designed to soften the blow of unemployment are not working well.旨在缓解失业打击的计划运行不畅。外研社新世纪〔blow〕There will be no pay rise this year but staff will get one extra day's holiday to soften the blow.今年将不会提薪，但是为了缓和情绪员工将得到额外的一天假期。麦克米伦高阶〔bream〕To clean (a wooden ship's hull) by applying heat to soften the pitch and then scraping.清除：通过加热软化沥青后刮擦来清除（木船船底）美国传统〔buff〕To soften the surface of (leather) by raising a nap.使柔软：通过使布料起绒来弄软皮革表面美国传统〔chondromalacia〕Abnormal softening or degeneration of cartilage of the joints, especially of the knee.关节软骨病：尤指膝关节的关节处软骨的反常软化或退化美国传统〔cold cream〕An emulsion for softening and cleansing the skin.冷霜：一种用于柔软清洁皮肤的润肤乳剂美国传统〔demulcent〕Serving to soothe or soften.缓和的，软化的：用于起镇定或软化作用的美国传统〔diffuser〕A medium that scatters light, used in photography to soften shadows.漫散屏，柔光屏：散射光线的介质，用在摄影中使背景柔和美国传统〔diffuse〕To make less brilliant; soften.减弱：使减少光亮；减弱美国传统〔digester〕Chemistry A vessel in which substances are softened or decomposed, usually for further processing.【化学】 蒸煮器：一种容器，物质在里面会变软或溶解，通常为以后的加工做准备美国传统〔digest〕Chemistry To soften or disintegrate by means of chemical action, heat, or moisture.【化学】 煮解：通过化学反应、加热或潮湿的方法，使变软或分解美国传统〔disgorge〕Flies disgorge digestive fluid onto their food to soften it up.苍蝇将消化液吐到食物上使其软化。剑桥高阶〔emollient〕Softening and soothing, especially to the skin.润肤的：软化和缓和的，尤指对于皮肤美国传统〔emollient〕An agent that softens or soothes the skin.润肤剂：软化和缓和皮肤的药美国传统〔expression〕His expression softened when he saw her.他看到她时，表情缓和下来。牛津搭配〔face〕The father's face softened as he hugged his little boy.父亲搂着小儿子时脸上的表情也变得温和了。牛津搭配〔image〕She is now seeking to soften her image for voters.目前她正着力使自己在选民中的形象变得温和。牛津搭配〔impact〕Air bags are designed to soften the impact for crash victims.气囊是为减缓撞车事故受害人所受冲击而设计的。牛津搭配〔impact〕The new proposals were intended to soften the impact of the reformed tax system.新的提议旨在减轻改革后的税制所造成的影响。剑桥高阶〔impart〕Raisins are dipped in boiling water to impart a sheen and to soften the skin.葡萄干被浸入沸水,以增添光泽并使其表皮软化。英汉大词典〔install〕Water softening units can be permanently installed into the plumbing system.管道系统中可以安装永久性的水软化装置。牛津搭配〔intenerate〕To make tender; soften.使变软；软化美国传统〔line〕She was wearing a loose dress which softened the lines of her body.她穿了一条宽松的连衣裙，身体的曲线变得柔和了。朗文当代〔lyricism〕The harshness of the book's subject is softened by a certain lyricism in the writing.抒情的语言在一定程度上削弱了这本书主题的严肃性。剑桥高阶〔melt〕The candle softened and melted in the sun.蜡烛在太阳光下变软而熔解。美国传统〔melt〕To soften (someone's feelings); make gentle or tender.使软化：使（某人的感情）软化；使变得温和或温柔美国传统〔mollify〕To reduce the rigidity of; soften.使柔软：减少坚硬度；使柔软美国传统〔mute〕Music Any of various devices used to muffle or soften the tone of an instrument.【音乐】 弱音器：任何一种用来消除或者减弱乐器的音的仪器美国传统〔mute〕To soften or muffle the sound of.减弱…的声音美国传统〔mute〕To soften the tone, color, shade, or hue of.使…柔和：使声音、颜色、暗影或色度变得柔和美国传统〔nut〕He may have softened a bit in his old age but he's still a tough nut.他年纪大了，可能已经变得温和一些，不过还是不好对付。朗文当代〔prepare〕Music To lead up to and soften (a dissonance or its impact) by means of preparation.【音乐】 调（音）：通过准备调渐渐引入并柔和（不和谐音及其冲击）美国传统〔relaxer〕One that relaxes, as a chemical solution used on tightly curled hair to soften or loosen the curls.鬈发矫直剂：放松的东西，例如用于紧密卷曲的头发，来放松发卷的化学药剂美国传统〔relaxin〕A female hormone secreted by the corpus luteum that helps soften the cervix and relax the pelvic ligaments in childbirth.耻骨松弛激素：由身体卵巢分泌的雌性荷尔蒙，能帮助生产时放松子宫颈并且放松骨盆韧带美国传统〔relent〕To cause to soften in attitude or temper.变温和：使态度或脾气温和美国传统〔ret〕To moisten or soak (flax, for example) in order to soften and separate the fibers by partial rotting.将…沤软：将（例如亚麻）弄湿或浸湿以使其变软并通过部分腐烂来分离纤维美国传统〔rough edges〕Age and experience have softened his rough edges (= have made him a more polite or gentle person).岁月和经历改变了他的一些小毛病。剑桥高阶〔rub〕Rub the skins off the peppers when they have softened.辣椒变软后，搓掉辣椒皮。麦克米伦高阶〔saddle soap〕A preparation containing mild soap and neat's-foot oil, used for cleaning and softening leather.皮革皂：装有软性肥皂和牛蹄油的一种备用品，用于清洁和软化皮革美国传统〔scarify〕Botany To slit or soften the outer coat of (seeds) in order to speed germination.【植物学】 划破（种子表皮）以促进发芽：为加速发芽使种子的外表开裂或软化美国传统〔scumble〕To soften the colors or outlines of (a painting or a drawing) by covering with a film of opaque or semiopaque color or by rubbing.薄涂不透明色，使…变淡：薄涂不透明或半透明色使（油画或画像）的色彩或轮廓变得柔和美国传统〔severe〕His slightly severe expression softened.他原来有点严厉的表情变柔和了。朗文当代〔sfumato〕The blurring or softening of sharp outlines in painting by subtle and gradual blending of one tone into another.渲染层次：通过细致地把一个色调调和到另一个色调而使油画中生硬的轮廓变模糊或变柔和美国传统〔shade〕Towels in warm shades can soften the room.暖色调的毛巾会令房间变得柔和。牛津搭配〔slather〕If your skin is dry and you have to slather on moisturiser to soften it.如果你皮肤比较干燥, 就得多涂些保湿霜进行滋润。外研社新世纪〔slather〕If your skin is dry, you have to slather on moisturiser to soften it.如果你皮肤比较干燥，就得多涂些滋润保湿滋润柯林斯高阶〔soft-pedal〕Music To soften or mute the tone of by depressing the soft pedal.【音乐】 使用减音踏板：用踏板的方法来弱化或减弱音调美国传统〔soften sb up〕You're trying to soften me up so I'll drive you to Jodie's house, aren't you? 你这是想讨好我，这样我就可以开车把你送到乔迪家了，不是吗？剑桥高阶〔soften the blow〕Management tried to soften the impact of the layoffs by offering early retirement packages. = They tried to soften the blow by offering early retirement packages.管理层试图通过提出提前退休一揽子计划来减少裁员的影响。韦氏高阶〔soften up〕He tried to soften her up by buying her flowers.他想要通过给她买花来打动她。韦氏高阶〔soften up〕If they'd treated you well it was just to soften you up.他们要是对你好, 也不过是为讨好你罢了。外研社新世纪〔soften up〕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。柯林斯高阶〔soften up〕The butter will soften up if you take it out of the fridge.如果你把黄油从冰箱里拿出来, 它会变软的。外研社新世纪〔soften up〕The enemies' defences were softened up after bombing.轰炸后的敌人防御被削弱了。21世纪英汉〔soften up〕They used artillery to soften up the enemy's defenses before launching a full-scale attack.在发动全面攻击前，他们用炮火削弱敌方防御。韦氏高阶〔soften up〕We must not soften up towards these offenders.我们对这些罪犯决不能心慈手软。外研社新世纪〔soften up〕You're going to see several weeks of an air campaign to soften up the troops.你将看到几周的空战以削弱部队防御。外研社新世纪〔soften〕Soften the butter mixture in a small saucepan.在小平底锅里将黄油混合物化软。外研社新世纪〔soften〕Soften the butter mixture in a small saucepan.在小平底锅里将黄油混合物化软。柯林斯高阶〔soften〕Airbags are designed to soften the impact of a car crash.气囊用来减轻汽车碰撞的冲击力。牛津高阶〔soften〕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。柯林斯高阶〔soften〕Climbing plants soften the outline of a fence.攀缘植物可以使围栏的轮廓变得柔和。朗文当代〔soften〕Cook until the onion softens.把洋葱煮到变软为止。朗文当代〔soften〕Fry for about 4 minutes, until the onion has softened.煎 4 分钟左右，直到洋葱变软。柯林斯高阶〔soften〕Fry the onions for about 10 minutes to soften them.把洋葱炒10分钟左右使之变软。英汉大词典〔soften〕Fry the onions for about 10 minutes to soften them.煎10分钟左右, 让洋葱变软。外研社新世纪〔soften〕Fry the onions until they soften.把洋葱炒软。牛津高阶〔soften〕He could not think how to soften the blow of what he had to tell her.他不得不把事情告诉她, 但又想不出怎样才能把话说得和软些, 以减少这件事对她的打击。外研社新世纪〔soften〕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。柯林斯高阶〔soften〕He tried to soften the blow by telling her himself.他试图亲口告诉她来减轻对她的打击。麦克米伦高阶〔soften〕Her anger softened towards / toward him.她对他的怒气和缓下来。牛津搭配〔soften〕Her expression softened a little when she saw his grief.看到他这样悲痛, 她的脸色稍稍温和了一些。外研社新世纪〔soften〕Her face softened into a smile.她的脸色渐渐温和起来，露出了微笑。牛津搭配〔soften〕Her face/voice/expression softened when he entered the room.他走进房间时，她的脸色/声音/表情变缓和了。韦氏高阶〔soften〕Her new haircut softened her features.她的新发型使脸部轮廓显圆。韦氏高阶〔soften〕His criticism of the president has softened in the past year.在过去的一年里，他对总裁的批评有所缓和。韦氏高阶〔soften〕His face softened as he looked at his son.他看着儿子，紧绷的面孔松弛下来。牛津高阶〔soften〕His face seemed to soften a little.他的脸色看上去变得温和些了。英汉大词典〔soften〕His mother's face softened a little.他妈妈的脸色变得和蔼了一些。外研社新世纪〔soften〕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。外研社新世纪〔soften〕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。柯林斯高阶〔soften〕His smile softened slightly.他的微笑稍柔和了些。牛津搭配〔soften〕His strategy was to soften them up with compliments.他的策略是用恭维话来打动他们。麦克米伦高阶〔soften〕His voice softened as he spoke to her.他对她说话时声音变轻柔了。朗文当代〔soften〕I felt that he was beginning to soften towards me.我感觉到他开始对我变温和了。朗文当代〔soften〕I should try to soften the blow of this news.我应该设法缓解这消息带来的打击。牛津搭配〔soften〕I'm waiting for the ice-cream to soften.我在等冰激凌变软。外研社新世纪〔soften〕I've softened somewhat in my advancing age.随着年龄的增长，我稍微温和了些。牛津搭配〔soften〕If the mixture is too hard you will need to soften it.如果混料太硬你就得把它弄软。麦克米伦高阶〔soften〕In spring the frozen ground began to soften.在春天,冻土开始融化。英汉大词典〔soften〕Linseed oil will soften stiff leather.亚麻籽油可软化僵硬的皮革。牛津高阶〔soften〕Livy felt herself soften towards Caroline.莉薇觉得自己对卡罗琳的态度变温和了。柯林斯高阶〔soften〕Livy felt herself soften towards Caroline.莉薇觉得自己对卡罗琳的态度没那么强硬了。外研社新世纪〔soften〕Potential customers are softened up with free gifts before the sales talk.谈生意之前，先送给潜在的客户一些赠品，以联络感情。牛津高阶〔soften〕She softened her tone a little.她稍稍缓和了一下语气。牛津高阶〔soften〕She did not smile or soften her voice.她没有笑, 声音也没有温和起来。外研社新世纪〔soften〕She did not smile or soften her voice.她没有笑，声音也没有温和起来。柯林斯高阶〔soften〕She felt herself softening towards him.她感觉自己对他逐渐温和起来。牛津高阶〔soften〕She has softened with the passage of time.随着时间的推移她变得温和了。英汉大词典〔soften〕She seems to have softened her attitude to him.她对他的态度似乎已经软化了。麦克米伦高阶〔soften〕She was just softening me up.她就是要叫我心软。朗文当代〔soften〕Simmer gently until the apple has softened.慢慢炖到苹果变软为止。麦克米伦高阶〔soften〕Soap softens in water.肥皂在水里会变软。英汉大词典〔soften〕Stark concrete walls have been softened by a show of fresh flowers.鲜花摆上之后, 光秃秃的混凝土墙便显得柔和起来。外研社新世纪〔soften〕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。柯林斯高阶〔soften〕The bank may try to soften the blow somewhat with a cut in interest rates.该银行可能会通过降低利率来缓解冲击。牛津搭配〔soften〕The beach defences were softened up before the landing crafts went in.在登陆艇驶入以前,海滩防御工事已遭削弱。英汉大词典〔soften〕The butter will soften if left on the counter overnight.黄油如果在厨房台面上放一夜就会变软。韦氏高阶〔soften〕The child softened up the plasticine with his fingers.孩子用手指把橡皮泥弄软。英汉大词典〔soften〕The company has softened its stance on dating in the workplace.公司对于在工作场所约会的态度缓和了。韦氏高阶〔soften〕The government has softened its stance on public spending.政府对公共开支问题的态度软化了。朗文当代〔soften〕The grass softened my fall.在我摔下时草地起了缓冲作用。韦氏高阶〔soften〕The impact of the tax was softened by large tax-free allowances.这种税的影响因为免税额大而得到了缓和。朗文当代〔soften〕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。柯林斯高阶〔soften〕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立场已有所软化。外研社新世纪〔soften〕The lotion softens dry skin.这种润肤露滋润干燥的皮肤。韦氏高阶〔soften〕The material has begun to soften up.这材料已开始变软。英汉大词典〔soften〕The memory of their initial meeting softened her face.回忆起他们初次见面的情形, 她的表情变得柔和了。外研社新世纪〔soften〕The news will upset him - we must think of a way to soften the blow (= make the news less unpleasant for him).这消息会使他伤心的——我们得想个办法来缓解一下。剑桥高阶〔soften〕The oil is used to soften and preserve the leather.这种油脂用来软化和保护皮革制品。韦氏高阶〔soften〕The recipe called for one stick of butter, softened.这个食谱需要一条软黄油。韦氏高阶〔soften〕The storm has softened.暴风雪停止了。21世纪英汉〔soften〕The warm light softened her features.温暖的灯光使她的外貌更加悦人。麦克米伦高阶〔soften〕The wind was softening.风势正在减弱。英汉大词典〔soften〕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。柯林斯高阶〔soften〕There were also pledges to soften the impact of the subsidy cuts on the poorer regions.还承诺要减缓削减补贴给较贫困地区带来的影响。外研社新世纪〔soften〕These dried apples will soften (up) if you soak them in water.如果你把这些苹果干浸在水中，它们就会变软。剑桥高阶〔soften〕Trees soften the outline of the house.树木使房子的轮廓显得柔和。牛津高阶〔soften〕Use artillery to soften up the enemy forces.用大炮来削弱敌军。朗文当代〔soften〕Use moisturizer to soften your skin.使用润肤霜让你的肌肤变柔滑。朗文当代〔soften〕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。外研社新世纪〔soften〕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。柯林斯高阶〔soften〕When Jack spoke to the children his voice softened.杰克对孩子们说话时声音变温和了。麦克米伦高阶〔soften〕Would you soften your radio?能把你收音机的声音调轻些吗?21世纪英汉〔soften〕You can soften the butter by warming it gently.你可以把黄油稍微加热使其变软。剑桥高阶〔soften〕You need to soften the lighting.你需要把照明弄暗些。英汉大词典〔spring〕Unfortunately, as a standard mattress wears, the springs soften and so do not support your spine.遗憾的是, 普通床垫用旧后, 弹簧就会变软, 无法支撑人的脊椎。外研社新世纪〔spring〕Unfortunately, as a standard mattress wears, the springs soften and so do not support your spine.遗憾的是，当一张标准床垫用旧后，弹簧就会变软而无法支撑你的脊椎。柯林斯高阶〔steep〕To soak in liquid in order to cleanse, soften, or extract a given property from.浸泡：为清洗、使软或获取所求的性质而浸入液体美国传统〔stonewashing〕A process of washing garments or material, usually denim, in large industrial machines with pumice pebbles to soften and abrade the material by friction.石洗：在大型工业用机器中用浮石块以摩擦法软化或研磨原料衣服或原料（通常为粗斜棉布）的过程美国传统〔stonewash〕To wash (garments or material, usually denim) in large industrial machines with pumice pebbles to soften and abrade the material by friction.经过水磨石处理：在工业机器中用浮石块通过摩擦来软化并磨光材料对（衣服或材料，通常是粗斜纹棉布）进行洗涤美国传统〔stuff〕To apply a preservative and softening agent to (leather).（制皮革时）使防腐剂和柔软剂美国传统〔stump〕A short, pointed roll of leather or paper or wad of rubber for rubbing on a charcoal or pencil drawing to shade or soften it.擦笔：作铅笔画或炭画时用的来打阴影的一卷短而尖的皮革、纸张或一块用来擦铅笔画或炭画的橡皮美国传统〔tame〕To tone down; soften.使…缓和；使…失去锋芒美国传统〔time〕Time softens memories.时间使记忆淡漠。英汉大词典〔tone〕To soften or change the color of (a painting or photographic negative, for example).调色：使柔和或改变如（某幅油画或照像底片等）的颜色美国传统〔vignette〕To soften the edges of (a picture) in vignette style.把…虚光照：把照片的边用虚光照柔化美国传统〔wax〕They will syringe the ears out after the wax has been softened by drops.耳垢用药水软化后, 他们便会把耳朵冲洗干净。外研社新世纪Bond prices softened in early trading.债券价格在早盘交易中趋于疲软。牛津商务She saw his face soften, losing its armour.她看到他的脸变柔和了，那副严峻的样子正在渐渐消退。剑桥国际She tried to soften up (= persuade) her sister by buying her some chocolates.她试图用巧克力来安抚她的妹妹。剑桥国际The company was unable to soften the blow of the job cuts.公司无法缓解由裁员带来的打击。牛津商务The harshness of the book's subject is softened by a certain lyricism in the writing.文章的抒情风格在一定程度上缓和了严酷的主题。剑桥国际The news will upset him--we must think of a way to soften the blow (= make the news less unpleasant for him).这消息会使他不安的----我们一定要想个办法来缓和这个打击。剑桥国际These dried apples will soften (up) if you soak them in water.如果你把这些干苹果浸在水中，它们就会软化。剑桥国际You can soften the butter by warming it gently.你可以把黄油稍微加热一下，让它变软。剑桥国际 |
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