to soften
例子
She used a hairdryer to soften the adhesive before removing the sticker.
她在撕下贴纸前用吹风机软化了粘合剂。
02
软化, 减轻
to reduce the brightness or harshness of light or sound
Transitive: to soften light or sound
语法信息
形态构成
派生
动作动词
规则
现在时
soften
第三人称单数
softens
现在分词
softening
一般过去时
softened
过去分词
softened
例子
Drawing the curtains helped soften the harsh sunlight streaming into the room, creating a cozy ambiance.
拉上窗帘有助于柔化射入房间的刺眼阳光，营造出舒适的氛围。
例子
The company's decision to lower interest rates softened the impact of borrowing costs on consumers.
公司降低利率的决定减轻了借贷成本对消费者的影响。
04
软化, 变软
to decrease in firmness or rigidity
Intransitive
例子
As the butter warmed to room temperature, it began to soften.
当黄油加热到室温时，它开始变软。
05
软化, 缓和
to make a situation or attitude less severe or strict
Transitive: to soften a situation or attitude
例子
The manager decided to soften her stance on punctuality, understanding that unforeseen circumstances could arise.
经理决定软化她对守时的立场，理解到可能会有不可预见的情况发生。
词汇树
softened
softener
softening
soften
