soften
vt.使软化 vi.变软弱
释义2:
soften
/ 5sC:fEn , 5sCfEn /
◙ verb1. make or become less hard• 使软化;使变软 »[with obj.] plant extracts to soften and moisturize the skin. 用来软化湿润皮肤的植物提取物。 »[no obj.] let the vegetables soften over a low heat. 让蔬菜在低热下变软一点。 make or become less severe• 使柔和;使缓和 »[no obj.] her expression softened at the sight of Diane's white face. 看到黛安苍白的脸,她的表情缓和下来。 [with obj.] undermine the resistance of (someone)• 削弱(某人)的抵抗 »the blockade appears a better weapon with which to soften them up for eventual surrender. 这道封锁线看起来是削弱他们抵抗使其最终投降的一个更好的武器。 [with obj.] remove mineral salts from (water)• 从(水)中剔除矿物盐【派生】
♦ softener noun
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