soften

1. V-T/V-I If you soften something or if it softens, it becomes less hard, stiff, or firm. 使變軟; 變軟

Soften the butter mixture in a small saucepan. 在小平底鍋里將黃油混合物弄軟。

2. V-T If one thing softens the damaging effect of another thing, it makes the effect less severe. 使減弱

There were also pledges to soften the impact of the subsidy cuts on the poorer regions. 也有保證要減輕消減給較貧困地區(qū)補貼所造成的沖擊。

3. V-T/V-I If you soften your position, if your position softens, or if you soften, you become more sympathetic and less hostile or critical. 使變溫和; 變溫和

The letter shows no sign that the Germans have softened their position. 這封信沒有任何跡象表明德國人的態(tài)度已有所緩和。

His party's policy has softened a lot in recent years. 近年來他所在政黨的政策變得溫和了許多。

4. V-T/V-I If your voice or expression softens or if you soften it, it becomes much more gentle and friendly. 使溫和; 變溫和

All at once, Mick's serious expression softened into a grin. 頃刻間，米克嚴肅的表情和藹起來，咧嘴笑了。

5. V-T If you soften something such as light, a colour, or a sound, you make it less bright or harsh. 使 (光、顏色或聲音) 變?nèi)岷?/p>

We wanted to soften the light without destroying the overall effect of space. 我們希望在不破壞整體空間效果的同時使光線柔和些。

6. V-T Something that softens your skin makes it very smooth and pleasant to touch. 使 (皮膚) 變得光滑柔軟

...products designed to moisturize and soften the skin. …為滋潤柔滑肌膚而設(shè)計的產(chǎn)品。