soften
/`sɔfәn/
(过去式: softened; 过去完成式: softened; 现在进行式: softening)
v.t. & v.i.
To make, or become, less hard, loud, glaring, severe, rude, or the like; tone down. 使柔软；使温和；使缓和；使光滑；使发低音。
- The landlord asked us to soften the music. 房东要我们把音乐开小声点。
To melt. 使溶软。
- Soften the butter before adding it. 加奶油之前先把它溶软。
衍生词:
n. softener.
soften
来自翻译宝典
- 英语>简体中文, 美语词典
soften
/ˈsɒfən/
vt.
1. (make less hard or rough) [+ onions, butter] 使变软；使软化； [+ ground] 使变松软； [+ fabric, leather, skin] 使变柔软
- Fry the onions for about 10 minutes to soften them. 煎10分钟左右, 让洋葱变软。
- Soften the butter mixture in a small saucepan. 在小平底锅里将黄油混合物化软。
- products designed to moisturize and soften the skin 软化滋润皮肤的产品
2. (make less bright) [+ light, colour] 使变柔和
- 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, 光秃秃的混凝土墙便显得柔和起来。
3. (make more gentle) [+ tone, voice, expression, face] 使变温和；使变和蔼
- She did not smile or soften her voice. 她没有笑, 声音也没有温和起来。
- 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。
4. (make less severe) [+ impact, shock] 使减弱；使缓和
- 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。
- 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。
5. (make more sympathetic) [+ policy, position] 使缓和；使软化；使变温和
- 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。
vi.
1. (become less hard or rough) [skin, leather +] 变柔软； [onions, butter, ice-cream +] 变软；软化
- I'm waiting for the ice-cream to soften. 我在等冰激凌变软。
2. (become less bright) [light, colour +] 变柔和；变得不刺眼
3. (become more gentle) [voice, expression, face +] 变温和；变和蔼
- 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。
- His mother's face softened a little. 他妈妈的脸色变得和蔼了一些。
4. (become more sympathetic) [attitude, position +] 缓和；软化；变温和
- 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没那么强硬了。
5. 【商】 [market, demand +] 疲软；滑坡
6. 【商】 [price +] 下降
Phrasal Verb:
soften up
/ˈsɒfən/
vt.
1. (make less hard or rough) [+ onions, butter] 使变软；使软化； [+ ground] 使变松软； [+ fabric, leather, skin] 使变柔软
- Fry the onions for about 10 minutes to soften them. 煎10分钟左右, 让洋葱变软。
- Soften the butter mixture in a small saucepan. 在小平底锅里将黄油混合物化软。
- products designed to moisturize and soften the skin 软化滋润皮肤的产品
2. (make less bright) [+ light, colour] 使变柔和
- 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, 光秃秃的混凝土墙便显得柔和起来。
3. (make more gentle) [+ tone, voice, expression, face] 使变温和；使变和蔼
- She did not smile or soften her voice. 她没有笑, 声音也没有温和起来。
- 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。
4. (make less severe) [+ impact, shock] 使减弱；使缓和
- 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。
- 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。
5. (make more sympathetic) [+ policy, position] 使缓和；使软化；使变温和
- 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。
vi.
1. (become less hard or rough) [skin, leather +] 变柔软； [onions, butter, ice-cream +] 变软；软化
- I'm waiting for the ice-cream to soften. 我在等冰激凌变软。
2. (become less bright) [light, colour +] 变柔和；变得不刺眼
3. (become more gentle) [voice, expression, face +] 变温和；变和蔼
- 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。
- His mother's face softened a little. 他妈妈的脸色变得和蔼了一些。
4. (become more sympathetic) [attitude, position +] 缓和；软化；变温和
- 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没那么强硬了。
5. 【商】 [market, demand +] 疲软；滑坡
6. 【商】 [price +] 下降
Phrasal Verb:
soften up
- 英语>简体中文, 英汉大词典
soften
/ˈsɔfən/
v. softens, softening, softened
使变柔软；使变和蔼；变柔和
/ˈsɔfən/
v. softens, softening, softened
使变柔软；使变和蔼；变柔和
- 英语>简体中文, 高中课标词汇
soften
n. 弄软，软化，变温和
n. 弄软，软化，变温和
- 英语>简体中文, 中医大词典
soften
v.（动词） soft.ened, soft.en.ing, soft.ens
v.tr.（及物动词）
1. To make soft or softer. 弄软：使变软或更软
2. To undermine or reduce the strength, morale, or resistance of. 使软弱：破坏或削弱…的力量、士气或抵抗
3. To make less harsh, strident, or critical: 变温和：使变得较不严厉、刺耳或批评的：
- softened the last paragraph of the letter. 使书信的最后一段变得温和
v.intr.（不及物动词）
To become soft or softer. 变软：变软或变得更软
v.（动词） soft.ened, soft.en.ing, soft.ens
v.tr.（及物动词）
1. To make soft or softer. 弄软：使变软或更软
2. To undermine or reduce the strength, morale, or resistance of. 使软弱：破坏或削弱…的力量、士气或抵抗
3. To make less harsh, strident, or critical: 变温和：使变得较不严厉、刺耳或批评的：
- softened the last paragraph of the letter. 使书信的最后一段变得温和
v.intr.（不及物动词）
To become soft or softer. 变软：变软或变得更软
- 英语>简体中文, 美国传统词典
soften
n. 软化；vt. 软化，真空恶化，低温处理
n. 软化；vt. 软化，真空恶化，低温处理
- 英语>简体中文, 英汉化学大词典
soften
n. 软化，弄软
n. 软化，弄软
- 英语>简体中文, 英汉机械大词典
soften
vt. & vi.
(使)变软, (使)变轻柔, (使)变温和
- The ice cream softened and began to melt. 冰淇淋开始变软并开始融化。
vt. & vi.
(使)变软, (使)变轻柔, (使)变温和
- The ice cream softened and began to melt. 冰淇淋开始变软并开始融化。
- 英语>简体中文, 简明英汉词典
soften1
(verb 动词)
变轻
to soften your tone. 放轻声音。
SYNONYM 同义词:deaden, decrease, lower,make quieter, moderate, muffle, quieten,subdue, tone down.
减轻
to soften a blow. 减轻撞击的威力。
SYNONYM 同义词:alleviate, buffer, cushion, deflect, reduce theimpact of, temper.
OPPOSITES: SEE 反义词参阅intensify.
使变软
to soften ingredients before mixing a cake. 做糕饼前，先把材料变软再拌和。
SYNONYM 同义词:dissolve,fluff up, lighten, liquefy, make softer, melt.
OPPOSITES: SEE 反义词参阅harden.
(verb 动词)
变轻
to soften your tone. 放轻声音。
SYNONYM 同义词:deaden, decrease, lower,make quieter, moderate, muffle, quieten,subdue, tone down.
减轻
to soften a blow. 减轻撞击的威力。
SYNONYM 同义词:alleviate, buffer, cushion, deflect, reduce theimpact of, temper.
OPPOSITES: SEE 反义词参阅intensify.
使变软
to soften ingredients before mixing a cake. 做糕饼前，先把材料变软再拌和。
SYNONYM 同义词:dissolve,fluff up, lighten, liquefy, make softer, melt.
OPPOSITES: SEE 反义词参阅harden.
- 英语>简体中文, 英语同义词词典
soften1
cushion/soften the blow 另见blow
cushion/soften the blow 另见blow
英语>简体中文, 英语习语词典
soften1
vt.
使软化, 低温处理
缓和; 使安稳; 减轻[弱]
使温柔, 使柔和, 使婉转
- soften water 使硬水变软水
vt.
使软化, 低温处理
缓和; 使安稳; 减轻[弱]
使温柔, 使柔和, 使婉转
- soften water 使硬水变软水
soften2
vi.
变软, 软化, 变温和[柔], 变软弱
变静, 变安稳
- Iron softens with heat. 铁受热就软化。
soften up
[美俚](用对肉体或精神的折磨)使软化;【军】(进攻前进行猛烈轰炸等)削弱(对方的抵抗力), 破坏(对方的士气)
vi.
变软, 软化, 变温和[柔], 变软弱
变静, 变安稳
- Iron softens with heat. 铁受热就软化。
soften up
[美俚](用对肉体或精神的折磨)使软化;【军】(进攻前进行猛烈轰炸等)削弱(对方的抵抗力), 破坏(对方的士气)
英语>简体中文, 现代英汉综合大辞典
soften
/ˈsɒfən/
(softening, softened,softens)
1. 及物动词/不及物动词 If you soften something or if it softens, it becomes less hard, stiff, or firm. 使变软; 变软
- Soften the butter mixture in a small saucepan. 在小平底锅里将黄油混合物弄软。
2. 及物动词 If one thing softens the damaging effect of another thing, it makes the effect less severe. 使减弱
- There were also pledges to soften the impact of the subsidy cuts on the poorer regions. 也有保证要减轻消减给较贫困地区补贴所造成的冲击。
3. 及物动词/不及物动词 If you soften your position, if your position softens, or if you soften, you become more sympathetic and less hostile or critical. 使变温和; 变温和
- The letter shows no sign that the Germans have softened their position. 这封信没有任何迹象表明德国人的态度已有所缓和。
- His party's policy has softened a lot in recent years. 近年来他所在政党的政策变得温和了许多。
4. 及物动词/不及物动词 If your voice or expression softens or if you soften it, it becomes much more gentle and friendly. 使温和; 变温和
- All at once, Mick's serious expression softened into a grin. 顷刻间，米克严肃的表情和蔼起来，咧嘴笑了。
5. 及物动词 If you soften something such as light, a colour, or a sound, you make it less bright or harsh. 使 (光、颜色或声音) 变柔和
- 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光线柔和些。
6. 及物动词 Something that softens your skin makes it very smooth and pleasant to touch. 使 (皮肤) 变得光滑柔软
- ...products designed to moisturize and soften the skin. …为滋润柔滑肌肤而设计的产品。
/ˈsɒfən/
(softening, softened,softens)
1. 及物动词/不及物动词 If you soften something or if it softens, it becomes less hard, stiff, or firm. 使变软; 变软
- Soften the butter mixture in a small saucepan. 在小平底锅里将黄油混合物弄软。
2. 及物动词 If one thing softens the damaging effect of another thing, it makes the effect less severe. 使减弱
- There were also pledges to soften the impact of the subsidy cuts on the poorer regions. 也有保证要减轻消减给较贫困地区补贴所造成的冲击。
3. 及物动词/不及物动词 If you soften your position, if your position softens, or if you soften, you become more sympathetic and less hostile or critical. 使变温和; 变温和
- The letter shows no sign that the Germans have softened their position. 这封信没有任何迹象表明德国人的态度已有所缓和。
- His party's policy has softened a lot in recent years. 近年来他所在政党的政策变得温和了许多。
4. 及物动词/不及物动词 If your voice or expression softens or if you soften it, it becomes much more gentle and friendly. 使温和; 变温和
- All at once, Mick's serious expression softened into a grin. 顷刻间，米克严肃的表情和蔼起来，咧嘴笑了。
5. 及物动词 If you soften something such as light, a colour, or a sound, you make it less bright or harsh. 使 (光、颜色或声音) 变柔和
- 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光线柔和些。
6. 及物动词 Something that softens your skin makes it very smooth and pleasant to touch. 使 (皮肤) 变得光滑柔软
- ...products designed to moisturize and soften the skin. …为滋润柔滑肌肤而设计的产品。
英语>简体中文, 高级英汉双解词典
