softener
UK
softener n: informal, figurative ([sth] that lessens impact) (比喻)
SC 可以缓和紧张局面的事物，可以减轻影响的事物 kě yǐ huǎn hé jǐn zhāng jú miàn de shì wù，kě yǐ jiǎn qīng yǐng xiǎng de shì wù
The bushes acted as a softener and broke Ted's fall from the roof.
fabric softener, softener n: (laundry conditioner)
SC 织物柔顺剂，织物柔软剂
I forgot to add fabric softener to my laundry, so now my shirts are all scratchy.
water softener, softener n: (device that softens water)
SC 软水器