soften

美 [ˈsɔf(ə)n]
英 [ˈsɒf(ə)n]
  • v.软化；减轻；削弱；（使）柔和
  • 网络柔化；变软；使…软化
第三人称单数：softens  现在分词：softening  过去式：softened  

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soften
v.
1.
[i][t]
（使）变软，软化to become, or to make sth softer
Fry the onions until they soften.
把洋葱炒软。
a lotion to soften the skin
润肤露
Linseed oil will soften stiff leather.
亚麻籽油可软化僵硬的皮革。
2.
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~ (sth)
（使）柔和，和缓to become or to make sth less bright, rough or strong
Trees soften the outline of the house.
树木使房子的轮廓显得柔和。
3.
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（使）态度缓和，变温和，变宽厚to become or to make sb/sth more sympathetic and less severe or critical
She felt herself softening towards him.
她感觉自己对他逐渐温和起来。
His face softened as he looked at his son.
他看着儿子，紧绷的面孔松弛下来。
She softened her tone a little.
她稍稍缓和了一下语气。
4.
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~ sth
减轻；减缓；削弱to reduce the force or the unpleasant effects of sth
Airbags are designed to soften the impact of a car crash.
气囊用来减轻汽车碰撞的冲击力。

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全部全部,软化软化,减轻减轻,削弱削弱,柔和柔和,柔化柔化,变软变软,使…软化使…软化
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1.
Mr Purves says that America accounts for about 40% of Rolls-Royce sales, and California was one of the first markets to soften.
MrPurves称美国占到罗尔斯-罗伊斯销量的大约40%，而加州却成为一级市场中销量疲软的一个。
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2.
He inclined his head and toasted her. Her expression did not soften.
他偏偏脑袋，举杯向她致意。她的表情没有丝毫缓和。
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3.
Will American support for the death penalty soften as a result of any of this?
美国人对死刑的支持热情会因些降温吗？
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4.
Use a Brush Tool to add a bit of a highlight on the bevel. Use the Blur Tool to soften the highlight.
用画笔工具在斜面上添加一小块高光。使用模糊工具来软化亮点。
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5.
Be honest and truthful with your employees at all times; don't sugarcoat the truth in an attempt to soften the blow of difficult news.
l对雇员要一直诚实、真诚；不要为了缓和噩耗的打击而粉饰真实情况。
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6.
Your face still lightens up the shy in the night, your voice still rhymes the rainfall, and your hair still soften the wind.
你的脸仍然点亮夜空，你的声音仍然使落雨充满韵律，你的头发仍然让风变得轻柔。
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7.
For the middle omni light use the same settings as above for both Contrast and Soften Diff. Edge but make it a pure white.
对于中间的泛光灯，使用和上面一样的对比度和柔和漫射边缘，但是颜色是纯白。
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8.
All the while, soften her up by telling her how much you admire her dedication or analytical prowess.
并且你可以通过一直告诉她你有多佩服她的付出和分析能力来让她软化。
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9.
She then explains in a few short sentences, and I see the men's faces soften, smile and respectfully and kindly chat with her.
经过她简短的解释，我看见那些男人脸色缓和下来，微笑着，尊重而和善地与她聊天。
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10.
If feel stressed, tense and tight, then it may take a week or so until your body starts to respond and soften up.
如果感到神经紧张，压力巨大，那么就花点时间，像是一个星期，直至你的全身上下都开始舒展和放松。
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