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

• For softening vascular and preventing cardiovascular diseases, there are evident effects.
  对软化血管、防治心血管疾病等方面有显著效果。
• The softening and cracking of the material are considered in the model.
  混凝土材料的弹塑性模型考虑了材料的软化、开裂等。
• Softening treatment process of bamboo is crucial.
  重组竹加工工艺软化处理至关重要。
• 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 metal joint formed by softening with heat and fusing or hammering together.
  通过热量软化和锤打融化形成的金属接合处。
• Refrigeration delayed the softening of the fruit or he observed the softening of iron by heat.
  冷藏延缓了水果的软化过程。
• The model is also extended to involve the isotropic and kinematic hardening or softening.
  该模型具有考虑各向同性和运动硬化、软化的功能。
• Elastic fabric lining relaxation, softening finish;
  弹性织物面料的松弛、柔软整理；
• Proteinase preparations of microbial or plant origin are used for dough softening.
  微生物或植物起源的蛋白酶制剂一般用于面团的软化。
• A state of abnormal softening of tissue.
  组织的异常软化状态。