softens

英 [ˈsɒfnz] 美 [ˈsɔːfnz]

v.  (使)变软，软化; (使)柔和，和缓; (使)态度缓和，变温和，变宽厚
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柯林斯词典

  1. V-ERG (使)变软;(使)变柔软;(使)变柔和
    If you soften something or if it softens, it becomes less hard, stiff, or firm.
    1. Soften the butter mixture in a small saucepan...
      在小平底锅里将黄油混合物化软。
    2. Fry for about 4 minutes, until the onion has softened.
      煎 4 分钟左右，直到洋葱变软。
  2. VERB (使)(影响等)减弱，减轻
    If one thing softens the damaging effect of another thing, it makes the effect less severe.
    1. There were also pledges to soften the impact of the subsidy cuts on the poorer regions.
      他们还承诺要减轻削减补贴给较贫困地区带来的影响。
    2. ...He could not think how to soften the blow of what he had to tell her.
      他要告诉她的事对她打击很大，但他又想不出怎么说才能减轻这种打击。
  3. V-ERG (使)(态度等)缓和
    If you soften your position, if your position softens, or if you soften, you become more sympathetic and less hostile or critical towards someone or something.
    1. The letter shows no sign that the Americans have softened their position...
      信里没有任何迹象表明美国人的态度已有所缓和。
    2. His party's policy has softened a lot in recent years...
      他所在的政党近些年的政策已经变得温和多了。
    3. Livy felt herself soften towards Caroline.
      莉薇觉得自己对卡罗琳的态度变温和了。
  4. V-ERG (使)变温和;(使)和蔼
    If your voice or expression softens or if you soften it, it becomes much more gentle and friendly.
    1. All at once, Mick's serious expression softened into a grin...
      米克严肃的表情一下子变成了笑脸。
    2. She did not smile or soften her voice.
      她没有笑，声音也没有温和起来。
  5. VERB 使(灯光、颜色、声音等)减弱;使变柔和
    If you soften something such as light, a colour, or a sound, you make it less bright or harsh.
    1. We wanted to soften the light without destroying the overall effect of space...
      我们希望在不破坏整体空间效果的同时，使灯光柔和一些。
    2. Stark concrete walls have been softened by a show of fresh flowers.
      鲜花摆上之后，突兀的混凝土墙便显得柔和起来。
  6. VERB 使(皮肤)变得光滑柔软
    Something that softens your skin makes it very smooth and pleasant to touch.
    1. ...products designed to moisturize and soften the skin.
      使肌肤滋润柔滑的产品
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双语例句

  1. Time softens all griefs.
    时间缓解一切哀痛。
  2. Whenever you talk to him, his gaze softens.
    每次和他说话，他的眼神都很温柔。
  3. It changes perhaps, softens some with time, but never completely goes away.
    我回答，也许它会有变化，有时随着时间可以逐渐淡化，但它永不可能完全消失。
  4. Cooking softens the connective tissue in meat and improves its texture ( it also makes it juicy and flavorful).
    烹饪可以软化肉中的结缔组织，并且改善肉质（还可以使肉变得多汁有味）。
  5. They have a lot of weasel language that softens and dampens safeguards, Mr. Rainey said.
    雷尼说：提案中有很多狡猾的措辞，软化并削弱了保障性的条文。
  6. This process is known as full annealing because it wipes out all trace of previous structure, refines the crystalline structure, and softens the metal.
    这过程被称为完全退火，因为它去除了以前组织结构的所有痕迹、细化晶粒并软化金属。
  7. A preparation that softens or scents a bath.
    使浴室柔和或充满香气的物品。
  8. Cell, photoemissive, vacuum or gas filled a preparation that softens or scents a bath.
    光电发射、真空或充气管使浴室柔和或充满香气的物品。
  9. A traditional base of vegetable oils enriched with whole milk which moisturizes and softens.
    传统工艺制造，植物油配方，添加了全脂牛奶，能滋润，柔软皮肤。
  10. It artificially softens the borders of shadows; when the Samples is set very low, you can expect poor results, so Dither is better used with medium Samples values.
    这样可以逼真地锐化阴影的边界；当采样值很低时，效果很差，所以抖动和中度采样值一起使用。
  11. Osteodystrophy ( a condition that softens the bones) and malabsorption may develop.
    性骨病和不良怎么发展。
  12. In2 weeks, Healthy Hands strengthens nails and softens cuticles.
    在2周，健康手加强钉子和软化角质层。
  13. Soap softens in water.
    肥皂遇水变软。
  14. Moonlight softens our faults; all shabbiness dissolves into shadow.
    月光淡化了我们的各种缺点，所有的卑微都化解为依稀朦胧的阴影。
  15. Now, through the right softens image, sharpening, the relief effect, and several other special effects to handle specific.
    下面就通过对图像进行柔化、锐化、浮雕效果等几个特殊效果处理来具体说明一下。
  16. Not only does this give a broader appearance to the top of the head it softens the pointed forehead.
    不但这让头顶宽度增加而且弱化了尖颚头。
  17. Indeed, pressure on companies to cut costs if the economy softens could even hasten the switch in spending from traditional media to more targeted and measurable digital forms.
    事实上，如果经济走软，企业削减成本的压力甚至可能加速广告支出从传统媒体向数字媒体的转移，因为数字媒体更具针对性和可测性。
  18. It reduces the depth of shadows and softens the appearance of facial features, amongst other traits.
    它降低了深度的影子和软化的出现，与其它性状的面部特征。
  19. Spec: Gently cleans the dirt and oil in your pores and softens the epidermis.
    说明：温和清除肌肤深层污垢与油脂，软化角质层。
  20. Buying up rivals softens competition and enables firms to charge more.
    买下竞争对手，软化了竞争，也使企业能索价更高。
  21. This Aesop's Fable tells us: Acquaintance softens prejudices.
    这则伊索寓言告诉我们：熟识淡化了偏见。
  22. They need joy to warm the lubricating oil that softens the joints.
    他们需要喜乐，温暖柔和关节的润滑油。
  23. The effect of existence of CFL softens the EOS and hence changes the properties of the star.
    CFL的存在软化了状态方程，因而改变了星体的性质。
  24. A material that softens when heated and rehardens when cooled.
    一种加热后变软、冷却后重新变硬的材料。
  25. It promotes bowel elimination and regularity because it absorbs water and softens the stool.
    它促入肠道消化和规律性，因为它吸收水和软化粪便。
  26. I dream about cauliflower roasted until it softens and blackens, the heat bringing out its inherent sweetness.
    我还是梦想将花椰菜烘烤，直到它变软和变黑，热度使其固有的甜度释放出来。
  27. But if the US handset market softens notably into Christmas season, all bets are off.
    但如果美国手机市场的一直保持明显的疲软状态直到圣诞假期，那么一切都得免谈。
  28. But my attitude softens when I stumble across Grand Place.
    但当我们经过大宫时，我的看法发生了转变。
  29. Community trade organic cold pressed coconut oil from Samoa moisturizes and softens the skin.
    共同体贸易有机冷榨椰子油来自萨摩亚的滋润和软化皮肤。
  30. The tides'motion softens the edges and builds up layers of fantastical colour and silhouette.
    潮汐的运动柔化了边缘，强化了梦幻色彩和廓形的层次感。
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