soften

汉语翻译

vt. (使)变柔软, (使)变柔和
vi. (使)变柔软, (使)变柔和
【经】 减弱
相关词组:
soften up

词型变化：

名词:softener 动词过去式:softened 过去分词:softened 现在分词:softening 第三人称单数:softens 

英语解释：

动词 soften:

1. make (images or sounds) soft or softer
2. lessen in force or effect
   同义词：dampen, damp, weaken, break
3. give in, as to influence or pressure
   同义词：yield, relent
4. protect from impact
   同义词：cushion, buffer
5. make less severe or harsh
   同义词：mince, moderate
6. make soft or softer
7. become soft or softer

例句：

1. The more you soften a request, the more polite it becomes.
   你愈使请求柔婉，请求就愈变为客气。
2. She needed to soften her request to make it as polite and courteous as she could.
   她需要使请求语气柔婉，以便尽可能把它变成有礼貌与客气。
3. He was softened into tears.
   他被感动得流下了眼泪。