to soften
例子
Applying a moisturizer can help soften dry and rough skin.
涂抹保湿霜可以帮助软化干燥和粗糙的皮肤。
02
软化, 减轻
to reduce the brightness or harshness of light or sound
Transitive: to soften light or sound
例子
Installing dimmer switches allowed them to soften the overhead lighting in the dining room for a more intimate dinner setting.
安装调光开关使他们能够柔化餐厅的头顶照明，营造更亲密的晚餐氛围。
例子
Airing out grievances in a calm manner can soften the tension in a relationship.
以冷静的方式发泄不满可以缓解关系中的紧张。
04
软化, 变软
to decrease in firmness or rigidity
Intransitive
例子
With each wash, the cotton fabric of the t-shirt softened, becoming more comfortable against the skin.
05
软化, 缓和
to make a situation or attitude less severe or strict
Transitive: to soften a situation or attitude
例子
After seeing the student 's efforts, the teacher softened her criticism and offered constructive feedback.
看到学生的努力后，老师软化了她的批评并提供了建设性的反馈。
词汇树
softened
softener
softening
soften
