soften

pronunciation

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vt.

（使）温和
使缓和
减轻
变柔和
vi.

变软

Word Origin

soften 变软，软化，减轻

soft,软的，-en,使。 softener 软化器

Synonym

v.

tone mitigate reduce diminish ease relieve slacker lighten allay down lessen abate assuage moderate palliate weaken cushion alleviate

v.

lower deaden mute soft-pedal down damp throttle silence turn tone muffle

v.

compose relax pacify soothe placate mollify appease assuage temper down mellow slacken smooth attemper calm loosen

v.

affect disarm move touch melt

v.

acquiesce consent yield accede assent relax agree up give ease in

Example

1. It doesn 't make you weak to soften your positions .: 软化自己的立场并不会让你变得弱势。

2. This would soften political resistance in pakistan to any indian-driven solution .: 这样的话，将能软化巴方反对印度提出的任何解决方案的政治阻力。

3. Their wary opponents are manoeuvring to soften the expected blow .: 而机警的对手们也在运筹帷幄，以减轻预期的打击。

4. Many republicans strategists have said the party must soften its stance on illegal immigration .: 许多共和党战略专家说，该党必须软化在非法移民问题上的立场。

5. Cook , stirring often , for five minutes until they begin to soften .: 再放入胡萝卜，经常搅拌5分钟左右，直到开始软化。

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