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。
• A material that softens when heated and rehardens when cooled.
  一种加热后变软、冷却后重新变硬的材料。
• It promotes bowel elimination and regularity because it absorbs water and softens the stool.
  它促入肠道消化和规律性，因为它吸收水和软化粪便。
• Not only does this give a broader appearance to the top of the head it softens the pointed forehead.
  不但这让头顶宽度增加而且弱化了尖颚头。
• Moonlight softens our faults; all shabbiness dissolves into shadow.
  月光淡化了我们的各种缺点，所有的卑微都化解为依稀朦胧的阴影。
• 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。
• 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。
• 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。
• 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。
• Soap softens in water.
  肥皂遇水变软。