soften

v.(使)变柔和；(使)软化 名词：softener过去式：softened过去分词：softened现在分词：softening第三人称单数：softens

soften

Verb

make (images or sounds) soft or softer

lessen in force or effect;

"soften a shock"
"break a fall"

give in, as to influence or pressure

protect from impact;

"cushion the blow"

make less severe or harsh;

"He moderated his tone when the students burst out in tears"

make soft or softer;

"This liquid will soften your laundry"

become soft or softer;

"The bread will soften if you pour some liquid on it"

soften例句

用作动词(v.)

The lampshade will soften the light.
这个灯罩能使光线柔和一些。

Area rugs help soften the look for a cozier feel.
地毯的颜色使整个风格柔和起来，带来更温暖舒适的感觉。

Parters potters add water to soften the clay.
陶瓷工人在黏土中加入水分使它软化。

Plastics will soften when exposed to heat.
塑料适当加热就可以软化。

soften近义词

relax assuage moderate alleviate reduce mitigate diminish lessen mollify temper tone down cushion weaken down ease damp lower pacify compose relent soothe abate slacken appease placate silence relieve allay tone loosen lighten calm slacker palliate mellow attemper muffle yield deaden mute soft-pedal throttle affect move touch melt disarm water smooth down mash ripen qualify offset acquiesce accede consent assent agree turn turn down give in buffer dampen ease up mince break smooth up give in harden sharpen