| 单词 | softened |
| 释义 | softened softened adj: (made less firm) SC 软化的 ruǎn huà de TC 軟化的 SC 使...变柔软的 soften vi: (physically: become softer) SC 变软 biàn ruǎn Soak the apricots in water till they soften. soften vi: figurative (emotionally: become less harsh) SC 软化 ruǎn huà TC 軟化 SC 变温和 ruǎn huà ，biàn wēn hé She was angry last night but this morning she's softened. soften [sth] vtr: (make physically softer) SC 使…柔软 TC 使…柔軟 Soften the cheese by warming it in the oven. soften [sth] vtr: figurative (effect: make less severe) SC 减缓 jiǎn huǎn SC 削弱 jiǎn huǎn，xuē ruò TC 削弱 SC 降低 jiǎn huǎn，jiàng dī TC 降低 Some judges want to soften the punishment for minor drug crimes. soften [sb] up, soften up [sb] vtr phrasal sep: (make more favorable to you) (指人的态度等) SC 软化 ruǎn huà TC 軟化 SC 使...柔和 SC 使...心软 SC 讨好 ruǎn huà ，tǎo hǎo The teenager did all the housework in an attempt to soften her parents up so they'd let her go to the party. cushion the blow, soften the blow v expr: figurative (make impact of [sth] less harsh) SC 减轻打击 SC 缓解影响 |
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