soften
🇺🇸
/ˈsɔːfn/
🇬🇧
/ˈsɒfn/
verb
R
to make or become less hard
Soften the butter by leaving it out of the fridge.
把黄油放在冰箱外面使其变软。
R
to make or become less harsh or strong
The curtains soften the bright sunlight in the room.
窗帘使房间里刺眼的阳光变得柔和。
R
to make or become more kind or gentle
Her smile helped soften his angry mood.
她的微笑帮助缓和了他愤怒的情绪。
R
to make something less strong or harmful
The pillow will soften the blow if you fall.
如果你摔倒，枕头会减轻冲击力。
translation
使变软, 缓和, 变得温和, 减轻
词形变化
3rd Present
softens
Past
softened
Perfect
softened
Progressive
softening