softened

英 [ˈsɒfnd]

美 [ˈsɔːfnd]

v.  (使)变软，软化; (使)柔和，和缓; (使)态度缓和，变温和，变宽厚
soften的过去分词和过去式

过去分词：softened　过去式：softened　

BNC.33280 / COCA.19003

柯林斯词典

• V-ERG (使)变软;(使)变柔软;(使)变柔和
  If yousoftensomething or if itsoftens, it becomes less hard, stiff, or firm.
  1. Soften the butter mixture in a small saucepan...
     在小平底锅里将黄油混合物化软。
  2. 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 thingsoftensthe damaging effect of another thing, it makes the effect less severe.
  1. 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。
  2. ...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 yousoftenyour position, if your positionsoftens, or if yousoften, you become more sympathetic and less hostile or critical towards someone or something.
  1. 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。
  2. 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。
  3. Livy felt herself soften towards Caroline.
     莉薇觉得自己对卡罗琳的态度变温和了。
• V-ERG (使)变温和;(使)和蔼
  If your voice or expressionsoftensor if yousoftenit, it becomes much more gentle and friendly.
  1. 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。
  2. 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 yousoftensomething such as light, a colour, or a sound, you make it less bright or harsh.
  1. 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。
  2. 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 thatsoftensyour skin makes it very smooth and pleasant to touch.
  1. ...products designed to moisturize and soften the skin.
     使肌肤滋润柔滑的产品

英英释义

adj

• being or made softer or less loud or clear
  1. the dull boom of distant breaking waves
  2. muffled drums
  3. the muffled noises of the street
  4. muted trumpets
  Synonym:dullmuffledmuted
• toned down

双语例句

• Simpson said the water, treated by a filtration system and ultraviolet light, softened clients'skin.
  辛普森说，通过一个过滤系统和紫外线处理的水软化顾客的皮肤。
• Her tone was sharp at first, but then softened.
  她的语气开始很生硬，但逐渐缓和了下来。
• 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。
• A natural smile softened the President's stiff expression and relaxed the tight mouth.
  很自然地映出的笑容，使总统呆板的表情显得温和了，紧闭着的那个嘴也咧开了。
• The old farmer's eyes softened, and he entered.
  老农夫的眼光变得柔和了，他走进来。
• She seems to have softened her attitude to him.
  她对他的态度似乎已经软化了。
• Her voice sounds so soft that his heart was softened.
  她的声音听起来是那么温柔，他心软了。
• His mother's face softened a little.
  她母亲的脸色显得温和了些。
• 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。
• As the administrator put down the phone he grimaced wearily, then his manner softened.
  管理主任放下电话，厌烦地扮了个鬼脸，然后，神态缓和了许多。