softens

英 [ˈsɒfnz]

美 [ˈsɔːfnz]

v.  (使)变软，软化; (使)柔和，和缓; (使)态度缓和，变温和，变宽厚
soften的第三人称单数

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.
  1. Soften the butter mixture in a small saucepan...
     在小平底锅里将黄油混合物化软。
  2. Fry for about 4 minutes, until the onion has softened.
     煎 4 分钟左右，直到洋葱变软。
• VERB (使)(影响等)减弱，减轻
  If one thingsoftensthe damaging effect of another thing, it makes the effect less severe.
  1. 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。
  2. ...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。
• 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.
  1. 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。
  2. 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。
  3. Livy felt herself soften towards Caroline.
     莉薇觉得自己对卡罗琳的态度变温和了。
• V-ERG (使)变温和;(使)和蔼
  If your voice or expressionsoftensor if yousoftenit, it becomes much more gentle and friendly.
  1. 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。
  2. She did not smile or soften her voice.
     她没有笑，声音也没有温和起来。
• 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.
  1. 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。
  2. 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。
• VERB 使(皮肤)变得光滑柔软
  Something thatsoftensyour skin makes it very smooth and pleasant to touch.
  1. ...products designed to moisturize and soften the skin.
     使肌肤滋润柔滑的产品

双语例句

• This process is known as full annealing because it wipes out all trace of previous structure, refines the crystalline structure, and softens the metal.
  这过程被称为完全退火，因为它去除了以前组织结构的所有痕迹、细化晶粒并软化金属。
• I dream about cauliflower roasted until it softens and blackens, the heat bringing out its inherent sweetness.
  我还是梦想将花椰菜烘烤，直到它变软和变黑，热度使其固有的甜度释放出来。
• Community trade organic cold pressed coconut oil from Samoa moisturizes and softens the skin.
  共同体贸易有机冷榨椰子油来自萨摩亚的滋润和软化皮肤。
• The effect of existence of CFL softens the EOS and hence changes the properties of the star.
  CFL的存在软化了状态方程，因而改变了星体的性质。
• Buying up rivals softens competition and enables firms to charge more.
  买下竞争对手，软化了竞争，也使企业能索价更高。
• It changes perhaps, softens some with time, but never completely goes away.
  我回答，也许它会有变化，有时随着时间可以逐渐淡化，但它永不可能完全消失。
• But my attitude softens when I stumble across Grand Place.
  但当我们经过大宫时，我的看法发生了转变。
• In2 weeks, Healthy Hands strengthens nails and softens cuticles.
  在2周，健康手加强钉子和软化角质层。
• They have a lot of weasel language that softens and dampens safeguards, Mr. Rainey said.
  雷尼说：提案中有很多狡猾的措辞，软化并削弱了保障性的条文。
• This Aesop's Fable tells us: Acquaintance softens prejudices.
  这则伊索寓言告诉我们：熟识淡化了偏见。