soften

英 [ˈsɒf.ən]      美 [ˈsɑː.fən]
  • vt. 使温和;使缓和;使变柔软
  • vi. 减轻;变柔和;变柔软
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soften 变软,软化,减轻

soft,软的,-en,使。 softener 软化器

soften (v.)
late 14c., "to mitigate, diminish" (transitive), from soft (adj.) + -en (1). Meaning "to make physically soft" is from 1520s; intransitive sense of "to become softer" is attested from 1610s. Soften up in military sense of "weaken defenses" is from 1940. Related: Softened; softening.
1. To soften a formal look, Caroline recommends ethnic blouses.
为了看上去不过于正式,卡罗琳建议穿有民族色彩的上衣。
2. 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。
3. Livy felt herself soften towards Caroline.
莉薇觉得自己对卡罗琳的态度变温和了。
4. She did not smile or soften her voice.
她没有笑,声音也没有温和起来。
5. Fry the onions until they soften.
把洋葱炒软。

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