- easy to mould, cut, compress, or fold; not hard or firm to the touch易弯曲的; 柔软的：
soft margarine
软软的人造黄油
the ground was soft beneath their feet.
他们脚下的地很松软。
- having a smooth surface or texture that is pleasant to touch; not rough or coarse（表面或质地）柔滑的：
soft crushed velvet
起皱的柔滑天鹅绒
her hair felt very soft.
她的头发摸起来很柔滑。
- rounded; not angular圆的; 不带棱角的：
the soft edges of their adobe home.
他们土房的圆滑的边。
- having a pleasing quality involving a subtle effect or contrast rather than sharp definition柔和的, 不刺眼的：
the soft glow of the lamps
柔和的灯光
the moon's pale light cast soft shadows.
淡淡的月光投下柔和的影子。
- (of a voice or sound) quiet and gentle（声音）安静的; 轻柔的：
they spoke in soft whispers.
他们轻声耳语。
- (of rain, wind, or other natural force) not strong or violent（雨、风等自然力）轻微的; 和缓的：
a soft breeze rustled the trees.
和风吹得树木沙沙作响。
- dialect (of the weather) rainy, moist, or thawing〈方〉（天气）多雨的; 潮湿的; 解冻的。
- (of a consonant) pronounced as a fricative (as c in ice)（辅音）软音的, 发摩擦音的。
- (of a market, currency, or commodity) falling or likely to fall in value（市场）疲软的; （流通货币）贬值的; （商品）价格看跌的。
- sympathetic, lenient, or compassionate, especially to a degree perceived as excessive; not strict or sufficiently strict（尤指过于）心肠软的; 仁慈的; 富于同情心的; 不够严厉的：
the government is not becoming soft on crime
政府在犯罪问题上没有手软
Julia's soft heart was touched by his grief.
朱莉娅仁慈的心被他的悲伤所打动。
- (of words or language) not harsh or angry; conciliatory; soothing（言语, 语言）婉转的; 抚慰的：
he was no good with soft words, gentle phrases.
他一点儿也不善于说抚慰的言语、温柔的词句。
- willing to compromise in political matters（在政治问题上）易妥协的：
candidates ranging from far right to soft left.
从极右派到温和左派的候选人。
- informal (of a job or way of life) requiring little effort〈非正式〉（工作, 生活方式）轻松的; 舒适的。
- informal foolish; silly〈非正式〉愚蠢的：
he must be going soft in the head.
他脑子一定是出了问题。
- predic.
soft on
informal infatuated with〈非正式〉迷恋： was Brendan soft on her?
布瑞丹迷恋过她吗？
- (of a drink) not alcoholic（饮料）不含酒精的。
- (of a drug) not likely to cause addiction（麻醉品）不易上瘾的。
- (of water) free from mineral salts that make lathering difficult（水）不含无机盐的。
- (of radiation) having little penetrating power（辐射）穿透力弱的。
- (of a detergent) biodegradable（洗涤剂）生物降解性的。
- （亦作soft-core）(of pornography) suggestive or erotic but not explicit（色情描写）非赤裸裸的; 隐晦的。
- softly温柔地：
I can just speak soft and she'll hear me.
我只要温和地对她说她就会听我的。
- in a weak or foolish way无力地; 愚蠢地：
don't talk soft.
别讲傻话。
have a soft spot for
- be fond of or affectionate towards爱上; 喜欢; 钟情于。
soft option
- an easier alternative容易的选择：
probation should in no sense be seen as a soft option by the judiciary.
缓刑根本不应当被看做是司法机关轻易作出的一种选择。
soft touch （亦作easy touch）
- informal a person who readily gives or does something if asked〈非正式〉对别人的要求容易答应的人。