softening的中文翻译是什么意思

softening

US/'sɒfnɪŋ/
UK/'sɒfnɪŋ/

n. 变软,软化

v. (使)变软( soften的现在分词 ); 缓解打击; 缓和; 安慰

softening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。

VERB使(皮肤)变得光滑柔软

Something that softens your skin makes it very smooth and pleasant to touch.

  • ...products designed to moisturize and soften the skin.

    使肌肤滋润柔滑的产品

softening英文释义

Noun

1. the process of becoming softer;

  • refrigeration delayed the softening of the fruit
  • he observed the softening of iron by heat

Adjective

1. having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin

    softening场景例句

    Her eyes, softening, caressed his face.

    她的眼光变得很温柔了.它们不住地爱抚他的脸.

    He might think my brain was softening or something of the kind.

    他也许会觉得我婆婆妈妈的,已经成了个软心肠的人了.

    This softening of the brain would end in madness.

    这种脑软化结果会导致疯颠.

    Increased water temperature can increase swelling and softening of the surfaces of textiles being washed.

    提高水温能增加洗涤中纺织表面膨胀和软化的程度.

    Lime softening process is often applied in removing hardness and phosphates.

    石灰软化工艺通常用来去除硬度和磷酸盐.

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