to mellow
01
变得柔和, 褪色
(of a color) to become softer and less vibrant, particularly over a period of time
Intransitive
例子
Over time, the paint on the wooden door had mellowed, giving it a charming, aged look.
随着时间的推移，木门上的油漆已经柔和，赋予它一种迷人的、古老的外观。
The vibrant red of the fabric tends to mellow after repeated washes.
织物鲜艳的红色在反复洗涤后往往会变得柔和。
例子
After the stressful meeting, she took a few deep breaths to mellow her anxiety.
在紧张的会议之后，她做了几次深呼吸来缓和她的焦虑。
He made a conscious effort to mellow his criticism and offer constructive feedback instead.
他有意识地努力缓和他的批评，转而提供建设性的反馈。
03
变得柔和, 放松下来
to become softer, more relaxed, or less intense
Intransitive
例子
As the evening wore on, the party atmosphere mellowed, and guests settled into comfortable conversations.
随着夜晚的深入，派对的气氛变得柔和，客人们沉浸在舒适的交谈中。
Over the years, his once fiery ambition mellowed into a more tempered drive for success.
多年来，他曾经炽热的野心缓和成了对成功更为温和的追求。
例子
The continuous exposure to sunlight is currently mellowing the hues of the painting.
持续的阳光照射目前正在柔和这幅画的色调。
Gentle washing has mellowed the vibrancy of the original paint on the antique furniture.
轻柔的洗涤柔和了古董家具上原始油漆的鲜艳度。
mellow
例子
She had a mellow vibe after a couple of drinks at the bar.
在酒吧喝了几杯后，她有一种微醺的感觉。
The group became mellow as the evening went on, chilling on the couch.
随着夜晚的进行，这群人变得微醺，在沙发上 chilling。
例子
The soft music created a mellow atmosphere in the café.
柔和的音乐在咖啡馆里营造了一种轻松的氛围。
After a long walk on the beach, he felt completely mellow.
在海滩上走了很长一段路后，他感到完全放松了。
03
成熟的, 甜美的
(of fruits) having reached the stage of ripeness
例子
The mellow peaches were perfect for making a sweet, juicy pie.
成熟的桃子非常适合制作甜美多汁的派。
He picked the mellow tomatoes from the vine, knowing they were at their peak flavor.
他从藤上摘下了成熟的西红柿，知道它们正处于风味的最佳时期。
04
柔和的, 沉稳的
having a gentle quality that develops with age, experience, or gradual change
例子
A more mellow personality has emerged in her since she took up meditation.
自从她开始冥想以来，她的性格变得更加温和。
His mellow demeanor helped him diffuse the tension in the room.
他温和的举止帮助他缓解了房间里的紧张气氛。
05
柔和的, 醇厚的
(of a color, sound, or flavor) soft or gentle, often creating a sense of warmth and calmness
例子
The mellow flavor of the wine had hints of oak and vanilla.
葡萄酒的醇厚味道中带有橡木和香草的暗示。
The mellow yellow walls in the living room created a cozy atmosphere.
客厅里柔和的黄色墙壁营造了一种舒适的氛围。
06
宜人的, 极好的
pleasant, excellent, or highly enjoyable
Slang例子
That jazz track is mellow; it really sets the mood.
那首爵士乐柔和；它真的设定了气氛。
His cooking is mellow; every dish tastes amazing.
他的烹饪很醇和；每道菜都味道极佳。
