to soften up
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
语法信息
形态构成
短语
动作动词
规则
可分离
小品词
up
基本动词
soften
现在时
soften up
第三人称单数
softens up
现在分词
softening up
一般过去时
softened up
过去分词
softened up
例子
She decided to soften up her colleague by complimenting their work before discussing the project changes.
她决定在讨论项目变更前先通过表扬同事的工作来软化他们。
02
软化, 战略上削弱
to strategically weaken an enemy, making them more vulnerable to subsequent attacks or negotiations
例子
Diplomats engaged in negotiations to soften up the rival nation before discussing more contentious issues.
外交官们进行谈判以软化敌对国家的立场，然后再讨论更具争议性的问题。
03
软化, 使变软
to make something less hard or rough
例子
The constant stream of water over the years began to soften up the jagged edges of the stone steps.
多年来不断的水流开始软化石阶的锯齿状边缘。
