soften的中文翻译是什么意思

soften

US/ˈsɔfn/

UK/ˈsɒfn/

vt. （使）温和; 使缓和; 减轻; 变柔和

vi. 变软

soften的柯林斯释义

V-ERG(使)变软;(使)变柔软;(使)变柔和

If you soften something or if it softens, it becomes less hard, stiff, or firm.

Soften the butter mixture in a small saucepan...
在小平底锅里将黄油混合物化软。
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 thing softens the damaging effect of another thing, it makes the effect less severe.

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。
...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 you soften your position, if your position softens, or if you soften, you become more sympathetic and less hostile or critical towards someone or something.

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。
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。

V-ERG(使)变温和;(使)和蔼

If your voice or expression softens or if you soften it, it becomes much more gentle and friendly.

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。
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 you soften something such as light, a colour, or a sound, you make it less bright or harsh.

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。
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。