softening

英 [ˈsɒfnɪŋ]

美 [ˈsɔːfnɪŋ]

v.  (使)变软，软化; (使)柔和，和缓; (使)态度缓和，变温和，变宽厚
soften的现在分词

现在分词：softening　复数：softenings　

机械

BNC.19512 / COCA.21341

柯林斯词典

• V-ERG (使)变软;(使)变柔软;(使)变柔和
  If yousoftensomething or if itsoftens, 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。
• VERB (使)(影响等)减弱，减轻
  If one thingsoftensthe 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。
• V-ERG (使)(态度等)缓和
  If yousoftenyour position, if your positionsoftens, or if yousoften, 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。
• V-ERG (使)变温和;(使)和蔼
  If your voice or expressionsoftensor if yousoftenit, 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。
• VERB 使(灯光、颜色、声音等)减弱;使变柔和
  If yousoftensomething 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。
• VERB 使(皮肤)变得光滑柔软
  Something thatsoftensyour 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

英英释义

noun

• the process of becoming softer
  1. refrigeration delayed the softening of the fruit
  2. he observed the softening of iron by heat

adj

• having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin
  Synonym:demulcentemollientsalving

双语例句

• The CT showed that the white matter loose and softening with lateral ventricle enlargement.
  脑CT均表现有不同程度的白质疏松（LA）及深部白质软化灶、侧脑室扩大。
• Increased water temperature can increase swelling and softening of the surfaces of textiles being washed.
  [织物强度]洗涤递降提高水温能增加洗涤中纺织表面膨胀和软化的程度。
• Another phenomenon that occurs is the softening of shadow areas.
  另一个现象是出现软化阴影区。
• The appearence of cyclic hardening/ softening depends on the virgin microstructure of materials and the shot-peening intensity.
  材料喷丸后发生循环硬化或软化，取决于材料的原始组织结构以及喷丸强度。
• A state of abnormal softening of tissue.
  组织的异常软化状态。
• The economy is softening.
  经济正在软化。
• The changes of sugar and related enzyme activity in Kiwifruit during softening and senescence were researched.
  研究了猕猴桃果实软化衰老过程的糖以及与糖类相关酶活性的变化。
• Objective: To investigate softening shrinking therapy in the surgical treatment of hemorrhoids by clinical and pathological study.
  目的：通过临床及病理学研究探讨软化萎缩疗法在痔疮外科治疗的疗效。
• Elastic fabric lining relaxation, softening finish;
  弹性织物面料的松弛、柔软整理；
• Coating lining machinery softening finish.
  涂层面料的机械柔软整理。