英 [ˈsɒfn] 美 [ˈsɔːfn]
v. （使）变软，软化；（使）态度缓和，变宽厚；减轻，削弱；（使）（表情或声音）变轻柔；（使）柔和，和缓；（市场、货币或商品）贬值；软化（水），从（水）中除去无机盐
第三人称单数softens
现在分词softening
过去式softened
过去分词softened
soften /ˈsɒfən/ TEM4 [ softening softened softens ]
及物动词/不及物动词 If you soften something or if it softens, it becomes less hard, stiff, or firm. 使变软; 变软
Soften the butter mixture in a small saucepan.
在小平底锅里将黄油混合物弄软。
及物动词 If one thing softens the damaging effect of another thing, it makes the effect less severe. 使减弱
There were also pledges to soften the impact of the subsidy cuts on the poorer regions.
也有保证要减轻消减给较贫困地区补贴所造成的冲击。
及物动词/不及物动词 If you soften your position, if your position softens, or if you soften, you become more sympathetic and less hostile or critical. 使变温和; 变温和
The letter shows no sign that the Germans have softened their position.
这封信没有任何迹象表明德国人的态度已有所缓和。
His party's policy has softened a lot in recent years.
近年来他所在政党的政策变得温和了许多。
及物动词/不及物动词 If your voice or expression softens or if you soften it, it becomes much more gentle and friendly. 使温和; 变温和
All at once, Mick's serious expression softened into a grin.
顷刻间，米克严肃的表情和蔼起来，咧嘴笑了。
及物动词 If you soften something such as light, a colour, or a sound, you make it less bright or harsh. 使 (光、颜色或声音) 变柔和
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光线柔和些。
及物动词 Something that softens your skin makes it very smooth and pleasant to touch. 使 (皮肤) 变得光滑柔软
...products designed to moisturize and soften the skin.
…为滋润柔滑肌肤而设计的产品。
make (images or sounds) soft or softer
make soft or softer
This liquid will soften your laundry
become soft or softer
The bread will soften if you pour some liquid on it
软化-引用次数：24
In face of durability evaluation , it modify concept of durability coefficient and give suggested formula,Then divide durability evaluation class accord of it again , and in order to apply it more reasonable,we soften reliability index apply fuzzy theory.
在耐久性评估方面，修正了现行标准的耐久性系数概念，给出相应公式，重新划分了耐久性评定等级的指标分界，并应用模糊数学方法软化指标分界，使应用更加合理。
参考来源钢筋混凝土结构耐久性基础研究
软化-引用次数：24
Semi-quantitative RT-PCR analysis showed that the expression of CpGMP increased gradually with papaya fruit maturing and decreased when fruit began to soften.
半定量RT-PCR分析结果表明,CpGMP基因随着番木瓜果实成熟表达量逐渐增加,软化时又逐渐降低。
柔软整理-引用次数：2
... Glossiness光泽度 Soften柔和度 ExtendedParameters扩展参数区 ...
...事了状况和按下状况,比力使用角度进行配置更方便也更精确巨细(Size)巨细用来配置高台的高度,必需和“深度”共同使用柔化(Soften)柔化一般用来对全般效果进行进一步的恍惚,使对象的外貌更加柔和,削减棱角感角度(Angle)这里的角度配置要庞大一些圆当中不是1个指...
... 我也不想我的帖子沉下去，我会努力的（火星，有时就上不去:mad:） 软化(soften) 我一直在努力，我没有偷懒，真累加油油:)):D ...
... 安抚或平息,尤其通过让步〖placate〗 通过加工使变软〖soften〗 润泽〖moisten;lubricate〗 ...
减轻；变柔和；变柔软
Airbags are designed to soften the impact of a car crash.
气囊用来减轻汽车碰撞的冲击力。
There were also pledges to soften the impact of the subsidy cuts on the poorer regions.
也有保证要减轻消减给较贫困地区补贴所造成的冲击。
Fry the onions until they soften.
把洋葱炒软。
Cabbage leaves can be steamed or cooked in a small amount of boiling water until they soften.
VOA : special.2009.03.03
And then some of them will try to soften and try to say, "Come on, we wanna live our own lives.
然后一些人会试图缓和态度,试着说，“我们的生活要继续。
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Because you're able to use this questions to soften your speech in asking a variety of different questions.
因为你可以用这样的问句来使你提出的问题更为温和。
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Also,the heel generally has thick material under it to soften landings.
VOA : special.2010.02.03
Potters add water to soften the clay.
VOA : special.2009.09.14
The Kremlin says it will press the Palestinian militant group to soften it's stance toward Israel.
House prices will soften in 2007, the sages predicted, but by only a little bit.
This is the part that matters, when the onions soften and sweeten without drying out.