softening

英 [ˈsɒfnɪŋ]

美 [ˈsɔːfnɪŋ]

v.  (使)变软，软化; (使)柔和，和缓; (使)态度缓和，变温和，变宽厚
soften的现在分词

现在分词：softening　复数：softenings　

机械

BNC.19512 / COCA.21341

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

英英释义

noun

• the process of becoming softer
  1. refrigeration delayed the softening of the fruit
  2. he observed the softening of iron by heat

adj

• having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin
  Synonym:demulcentemollientsalving

双语例句

• The results showed that salicylic acid treatment can restrain the activity of amylase, delaying the first softening stage.
  结果表明，水杨酸处理能抑制猕猴桃淀粉酶活性，延缓第1阶段的软化。
• The model is also extended to involve the isotropic and kinematic hardening or softening.
  该模型具有考虑各向同性和运动硬化、软化的功能。
• The changes of sugar and related enzyme activity in Kiwifruit during softening and senescence were researched.
  研究了猕猴桃果实软化衰老过程的糖以及与糖类相关酶活性的变化。
• The implicit gradient model and the partial model are applied respectively to simulation of the strain softening.
  分别应用隐式梯度模型和局部模型对混凝土应变软化进行了模拟。
• Glass having a relatively low softening point.
  具有较低软化点的玻璃。
• The economy is softening.
  经济正在软化。
• Proteinase preparations of microbial or plant origin are used for dough softening.
  微生物或植物起源的蛋白酶制剂一般用于面团的软化。
• The products can raise softening point and improve flowing ability and adding adhering ability greatly.
  在提升软化点，改善流动性和增加接着能力方面有明显特点。
• Elastic fabric lining relaxation, softening finish;
  弹性织物面料的松弛、柔软整理；
• The softening point of high temperature, plastic or higher to be appropriate.
  胶的软化点高，胶温也要相应高些。