adj. 退火的，软化
v. 使……变柔软（soften 的过去分词）
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。
退火的
软化的
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... 淬火quenching 退火的softened 玻璃分相phaseseparationinglasses ...
... inoffensive 无害的 softened 软化的 polite 有礼貌的 ...
... inoffensive 无害的 softened 软化的 polite 有礼貌的 ...
She softened her tone a little.
她稍稍缓和了一下语气。
His face softened as he looked at his son.
他看着儿子，紧绷的面孔松弛下来。
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。
But in this album she says she has softened her singing to try something different.
VOA : special.2010.07.16
They say the wax can be softened with mineral oil, glycerin or ear drops.
VOA : special.2010.03.31
In the heat of the sun, the asphalt softened.
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If it has to do with observed warming, observed changes, the language is softened.
The IMF whose demand for a decision had set off the whole argument softened its ultimatum.
WSJ: European Disunion: Dithering at the Top Turned EU Crisis to Global Threat
However, it is becoming increasingly clear that the nation is being softened up for top-up fees.
ECONOMIST: The battle-lines over university fees have been drawn