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VERB. 动词softens , softening , softened 1.?[I 不及物动词] 使变软 , 变软If you soften something or if it softens, it becomes less hard, stiff, or firm. 双语例句例: Soften the butter mixture in a small saucepan. 在小平底锅里将黄油混合物化软。 2.?[T 及物动词] 使减弱If one thing softens the damaging effect of another thing, it makes the effect less severe. 双语例句例: There were also pledges to soften the impact of the subsidy cuts on the poorer regions. 他们还承诺要减轻消减补贴给较贫困地区带来的影响。 3.?[I 不及物动词] 使变温和 , 变温和If you soften your position, if your position softens, or if you soften, you become more sympathetic and less hostile or critical. 双语例句例: The letter shows no sign that the Germans have softened their position. 信里没有任何迹象表明德国人的态度已有所缓和。 例: 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。 4.?[I 不及物动词] 使温和 , 变温和If your voice or expression softens or if you soften it, it becomes much more gentle and friendly. 双语例句例: 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。 5.?[T 及物动词] 使(光、颜色或声音)变柔和If you soften something such as light, a colour, or a sound, you make it less bright or harsh. 双语例句例: 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些。 6.?[T 及物动词] 使(皮肤)变得光滑柔软Something that softens your skin makes it very smooth and pleasant to touch. 双语例句例: products designed to moisturize and soften the skin. 使肌肤滋润柔滑的产品。
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