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
近义词：relax，assuage，moderate，alleviate，reduce，mitigate，diminish，lessen，mollify，temper，tonedown，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，smoothdown，mash，ripen，qualify，offset，acquiesce，accede，consent，assent，agree，turn，turndown，givein，buffer，dampen，easeup，mince，break，smooth，up，give，in，harden，sharpen，
英英释义
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"
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。