| 单词 | soften |
| 释义 | softensoftenssoftenedsofteningsoftensoften /ˈsɒfən $ ˈsɒː-/ verb [intransitive and transitive]1to become softer, or to make something softer OPP harden: Cook the onion until it has softened.havesoften把洋葱煮到变软为止。2to become less severe and more gentle, or to make something do this OPP harden: The government has softened its stance on this.havesoften 政府在这事上的立场软化了。sb’s face/voice softensHis voice softened as he spoke to her.softenspeak他对她说话时嗓音变柔和了。Phrasessoften the blow to make something seem less unpleasant: If you have bad news to tell someone, try to find a way to soften the blow.如果是告诉别人不好的消息，要设法让语气缓和些。Phrasal verbssoften somebody ↔ up phrasal verb to be nice to someone so that they will do something for you |
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