to soften up
[phrase form: soften]
01
软化, 为了影响而友善
to be kind to someone with the intention of increasing the chances of them agreeing to one's request
例子
Before asking for a favor, he tried to soften up his friend by expressing gratitude for their ongoing support.
在请求帮忙之前，他试图通过表达对他们持续支持的感激来软化他的朋友。
02
软化, 战略上削弱
to strategically weaken an enemy, making them more vulnerable to subsequent attacks or negotiations
例子
The military conducted a series of airstrikes to soften up the enemy's defenses before the ground assault.
军方进行了一系列空袭以削弱敌人的防御，然后进行地面攻击。
03
软化, 使变软
to make something less hard or rough
例子
Regular application of lotion helps soften up dry and rough skin, leaving it smoother.
定期涂抹乳液有助于软化干燥粗糙的皮肤，使其更加光滑。
