及物动词

不及物动词

1. (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.

2. (使)(影响等)减弱，减轻
If one thing softens the damaging effect of another thing, it makes the effect less severe.

3. (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.

4. (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.

5. 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.

6. 使(皮肤)变得光滑柔软
Something that softens your skin makes it very smooth and pleasant to touch.

相关词组：soften up

1. become soft or softer

e.g. The bread will soften if you pour some liquid on it

2. make soft or softer

e.g. This liquid will soften your laundry

3. lessen in force or effect

e.g. soften a shock
break a fall

Synonym: dampendampweakenbreak

4. make less severe or harsh

e.g. He moderated his tone when the students burst out in tears

Synonym: mincemoderate

5. protect from impact

e.g. cushion the blow

Synonym: cushionbuffer

6. make (images or sounds) soft or softer

7. give in, as to influence or pressure

Synonym: yieldrelent