soften

['sɔfn]

v.(使)变柔和, (使)软化

词形变化

名词: softener | 动词过去式: softened | 动词过去分词: softened | 动词现在分词: softening | 动词第三人称单数: softens |

词义辨析

同义:

v.触动, 消除, 抚慰, 调停

melt  touch  move  affect  disarm

v.缓和, 使平静, 放松, 平息

mollify  smooth down  relax  loosen  slacken  pacify  calm  compose  soothe  appease  attemper  placate  mellow  temper  assuage

v.减少, 缩小, 减轻

mitigate  abate  reduce  diminish  lessen  weaken  alleviate  palliate  allay  assuage  ease  relieve  cushion  lighten  moderate  tone down  slacker

v.压抑, 减弱, 降低(声音), (使)窒息

muffle  deaden  mute  soft-pedal  lower  turn down  tone down  throttle  silence  damp

v.让步, 放弃, 同意, 松弛

give in  acquiesce  yield  accede  agree  assent  consent  relax  ease up  

同义参见:

water  ripen  relent  qualify  offset  mash  lower  

反义:

vt.vi.(使)变柔软

harden  

英英释义

动词 soften:

make (images or sounds) soft or softer

lessen in force or effect

同义词：dampen, damp, weaken, break

give in, as to influence or pressure

同义词：yield, relent

protect from impact

同义词：cushion, buffer

make less severe or harsh

同义词：mince, moderate

make soft or softer

become soft or softer

补充

softensoften英:[ˈsɔfn] 美:[ˈsɔfən, ˈsɑfən]vt. & vi.1.(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。

例句

1. Fry the onions for about 10 minutes to soften them.煎10分钟左右, 让洋葱变软。 2. soften the butter mixture in a small saucepan.在小平底锅里将黄油混合物化软。 3. products designed to moisturize and soften the skin软化滋润皮肤的产品 4. 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。 5. 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。 6. She did not smile or soften her voice.她没有笑, 声音也没有温和起来。 7. 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。 8. 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。 9. 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。 10. 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。 11. I'm waiting for the ice-cream to soften.我在等冰激凌变软。 12. 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。 13. His mother's face softened a little.他妈妈的脸色变得和蔼了一些。 14. 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。 15. 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。 16. to soften wood by boiling把木头煮软 17. to soften one's temper让性情温和起来 18. Would you soften your radio?能把你收音机的声音调轻些吗? 19. to soften the light使光线柔和 20. to soften in the alcohol在酒精中变软 21. The storm has softened.暴风雪停止了。 22. [with obj.]plant extracts to soften and moisturize the skin.用来软化湿润皮肤的植物提取物。 23. [no obj.]let the vegetables soften over a low heat.让蔬菜在低热下变软一点。 24. [no obj.]her expression softened at the sight of Diane's white face.看到黛安苍白的脸，她的表情缓和下来。 25. 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。 26. a lotion to soften the skin一种使皮肤柔软的护肤液 27. Her letter sounded too angry so she softened the language.她的信读来让人觉得她很生气，所以她把措辞缓和了一下。 28. The air bag softened the impact of the crash.保险气袋减弱了撞击的影响。 29. 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。 30. The wax softened (up) quickly.蜡迅速软化了。 31. "The recipe called for one stick of butter, softened."这个食谱需要一条软黄油。 32. Heat softens (up) wax quickly.高温使蜡迅速变软。 33. 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。 34. The lotion softens dry skin.这种润肤露滋润干燥的皮肤。 35. 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。 36. His arrogance is softened by a good sense of humor. [=his sense of humor makes his arrogance less annoying]他的幽默感使他的傲慢态度不那么让人讨厌了。 37. Passing clouds softened the glare of the sun. [=passing clouds made the sun less bright]飘过的云使太阳的强光减弱了。 38. 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。 39. 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。 40. The grass softened my fall.在我摔下时草地起了缓冲作用。 41. 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。 42. Her new haircut softened her features.她的新发型使脸部轮廓显圆。 43. He tried to soften her up by buying her flowers.他想要通过给她买花来打动她。 44. 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。