soften

/'sɒftn/

柯林斯星级

BNC频率: 6090

现代语料频率: 4869

大学英语六级

中文翻译

v. (使)变柔软, (使)变柔和

英文解释

v. make (images or sounds) soft or softer

v. make soft or softer

v. become soft or softer

词态变化

过去分词:softened

现在分词:softening

第三人称单数:softens

过去式:softened

常见例句

used often to soften an unpleasant statement s

soak in a special solution to soften and remove chemicals used in previous treatments

used of falcons v soak in a special solution to soften and remove chemicals used in previous treatments v strike with, or as if with a baseball bat v wink briefly v have a turn at bat v use a bat v beat thoroughly and conclusively in a competition or fight

n a cream used cosmetically (mostly by women) for softening and cleaning the skin

characterized by anemia and softening of the bones and a slow stiff gait n