soft
柯林斯詞典
1. ADJ Something that is soft is pleasant to touch, and not rough or hard. 柔軟的
Regular use of a body lotion will keep the skin soft and supple. 定期使用潤膚乳液可以使皮膚保持柔軟光滑。
When it's dry, brush the hair using a soft, nylon baby brush. 天氣干燥時，用嬰兒用的軟尼龍刷子梳頭發(fā)。
2. softnessN-UNCOUNT 柔軟
The sea air robbed her hair of its softness. 海邊的空氣有損她頭發(fā)的柔滑。
3. ADJ Something that is soft changes shape or bends easily when you press it. 軟的
She lay down on the soft, comfortable bed. 她躺到柔軟舒適的床上。
Add enough milk to form a soft dough. 加足牛奶，以便揉成一個軟面團(tuán)。
4. ADJ Something that has a soft appearance has smooth curves rather than sharp or distinct edges. (外觀) 柔和的
This is a smart, yet soft and feminine look. 這是一張透著精明的面孔，但是線條柔和、女性味十足。
5. softlyADV 柔和地[ADV with v]
She wore a softly tailored suit. 她穿了件剪裁柔和得體的套裝。
6. ADJ Something that is soft is very gentle and has no force. For example, a soft sound or voice is quiet and not harsh. A soft light or colour is pleasant to look at because it is not bright. (聲音、光線或色彩) 柔和的
There was a soft tapping on my door. 有人在輕輕地敲我的房門。
7. softlyADV 柔和地[ADV with v]
She crossed the softly lit room. 她穿過燈光柔和的房間。
8. ADJ If you are soft on someone, you do not treat them as strictly or severely as you should. 心慈手軟的[表不滿]
The president says the measure is soft and weak on criminals. 總統(tǒng)說這項(xiàng)措施對罪犯來說太寬容、軟弱了。
9. ADJ If you say that someone has a soft heart, you mean that they are sensitive and sympathetic toward other people. 心腸軟的; 有同情心的[表贊許]
Her rather tough and worldly exterior hides a very soft and sensitive heart. 她那相當(dāng)堅(jiān)強(qiáng)而世故的外表下掩藏著一顆非常柔軟敏感的心。
10. ADJ You use soft to describe a way of life that is easy and involves very little work. 輕松的
...a soft life and easy living. …輕松安逸的生活。
11. ADJ Soft water does not contain much of the mineral calcium and so makes bubbles easily when you use soap. (水) 軟性的
...an area where the water is very soft. …一個水質(zhì)很軟的地區(qū)。
12. ADJ Soft drugs are drugs, such as cannabis, which are illegal but which many people do not consider to be strong or harmful. (毒品) 毒性不強(qiáng)的[英國英語] [ADJ n]
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soft /s?ft/ (softer,softest)
劍橋詞典
- I like soft French cheeses such as Brie and Camembert .
- Sleeping on a bed that is too soft can be bad for your back.
- Bananas and other soft fruits bruise easily .
- The material was soft to the touch .
- He loved the feel of her soft hair against his skin .
- the soft flicker of candlelight
- Palm trees swayed lazily in the soft breeze .
- He put on some soft music and turned the lights down in order to give the room a bit more atmosphere .
- I heard the soft mutter of voices in the next room .
- He spoke with a soft Irish accent .
soft adjective (NOT HARD)
not hard or firm軟的，柔軟的，松軟的
soft ground 松軟的地面
a soft pillow /mattress 軟枕頭／床墊
soft cheese 軟奶酪
I like chocolates with soft centres . 我喜歡軟質(zhì)夾心巧克力。
Soft tissue , such as flesh , allows X-rays through. X光能穿透肌肉等軟組織。
Soft things, especially parts of the body , are not hard or rough and feel pleasant and smooth when touched .
柔滑的，柔潤的，柔軟的
soft lips /cheeks /skin /hair 柔潤的嘴唇／柔滑的雙頰／柔滑的肌膚／柔順的頭發(fā)
soft leather 柔軟的皮革
informal disapproving
Someone who is soft is not very healthy and strong
柔弱的，虛弱的
Look at you! You need more exercise . You're going/getting soft. 看看你！你需要多加鍛煉，你的身體越來越虛弱了。
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soft adjective (GENTLE)
not forceful , loud , or easily noticed柔和的，輕柔的
a soft voice /sound 柔和的聲音
soft music /lighting 輕柔的音樂／柔和的燈光
a soft glow 柔和的光
disapproving
not severe or forceful enough, especially in criticizing or punishing someone who has done something wrong
（尤指批評或處罰）力度不夠的，不嚴(yán)厲的
She thinks I'm too soft on the kids when they misbehave . 她認(rèn)為孩子們不守規(guī)矩的時候我的態(tài)度過于軟弱。
The government can't be seen to be taking a soft line (= not being severe enough) with criminals . 政府不應(yīng)該對犯罪分子心慈手軟。
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soft adjective (EASY)
UKnot difficult
容易的，不困難的
He's got a pretty soft job - he hardly seems to do anything all day . 他的工作很輕松——似乎整天都沒什么事。
soft adjective (WATER)
Soft water contains a low level of minerals and allows soap to make bubbles .
（水）軟的（含礦物度低、能讓肥皂起泡）
soft adjective (DRUGS)
[ 只用在名詞前面的形容詞 ]Soft drugs are illegal drugs that many people think are not dangerous .
（毒品）不易上癮的，沒什么危害的，軟的
soft adjective (ECONOMY)
In a soft market /economy there are more goods for sale than there are people to buy them, so prices are usually low .
（市場或經(jīng)濟(jì)）疲軟的
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