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

• Indeed, pressure on companies to cut costs if the economy softens could even hasten the switch in spending from traditional media to more targeted and measurable digital forms.
  事实上，如果经济走软，企业削减成本的压力甚至可能加速广告支出从传统媒体向数字媒体的转移，因为数字媒体更具针对性和可测性。
• 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。
• It reduces the depth of shadows and softens the appearance of facial features, amongst other traits.
  它降低了深度的影子和软化的出现，与其它性状的面部特征。
• A traditional base of vegetable oils enriched with whole milk which moisturizes and softens.
  传统工艺制造，植物油配方，添加了全脂牛奶，能滋润，柔软皮肤。
• 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。
• Spec: Gently cleans the dirt and oil in your pores and softens the epidermis.
  说明：温和清除肌肤深层污垢与油脂，软化角质层。
• They need joy to warm the lubricating oil that softens the joints.
  他们需要喜乐，温暖柔和关节的润滑油。
• A preparation that softens or scents a bath.
  使浴室柔和或充满香气的物品。
• Cooking softens the connective tissue in meat and improves its texture ( it also makes it juicy and flavorful).
  烹饪可以软化肉中的结缔组织，并且改善肉质（还可以使肉变得多汁有味）。