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soft
21 ENTRIES FOUND:
softer; softest
softer; softest
Learner's definition of SOFT
1
: easy to press, bend, cut, etc. : not hard or firm软的；柔软的；松软的 — opposite hard
- a soft mattress软床垫
- soft cheese/dough软奶酪/面团
- The ground was soft after the heavy rain.大雨过后，地面松软。
- Iron and lead are soft metals.铁和铅是软金属。
2
: smooth and pleasant to touch柔滑的
- soft skin柔滑的皮肤
- a soft silk柔滑的丝绸
- The rabbit's fur is soft.兔子的皮毛柔滑。
3
a : having a very light color : not strong or bright in color or tone（颜色）柔和的
- soft colors柔和的色彩
- The room was painted in soft pink.房间刷成了柔和的粉色。
- soft blues柔和的蓝调乐曲
b of light : not bright or harsh（光线）柔和的
- soft lighting [=lighting that is not too bright]柔和的光线
- the soft glow of the moon柔和的月光
4
a : gentle in manner : not harsh温柔的；不严厉的
- He has a soft touch.他心软好骗。
- She gave him a soft kiss on the cheek.她温柔地吻了他的脸颊。
- We decided to take a softer approach in disciplining the children.我们决定采用较温和的方式训导孩子们。
b : not strong or very forceful轻微的
- a soft [=mild, gentle] breeze微风
- A soft [=light] rain fell.下了毛毛细雨。
c : having a low, gentle sound柔和低声的；轻声的
- a soft voice轻声
5
: having a curved or rounded outline边缘呈弧形的
- soft rolling hills缓缓起伏的山峦
- a sweater with soft shoulder lines圆肩式运动衫
6
disapproving : not strict, harsh, or critical enough仁厚的；不严厉的 — often + on
- The students thought their teacher was soft.学生们觉得他们的老师不严厉。
- You're too soft with your children.你太迁就自己的孩子了。
- Some people accuse the mayor of being soft on crime.有些人谴责市长对犯罪活动手软。
7
: involving little work or effort : easy（工作）容易的，轻松的
- He has a pretty soft job.他的工作相当轻松。
- a soft life轻松的生活
- (chiefly Brit) Police insisted that community service work was not a soft option.警方强调社区服务工作并非轻松的选择。
8
a : not physically strong : not muscular虚弱的
- He had grown soft from years of inactivity.他因为长年不运动，身体变虚弱了。
b : not brave or tough胆小的；懦弱的
- He used to love adventure, but he has gone/gotten soft in his old age.他过去喜欢冒险，但老了就变胆小了。
9
: feeling sympathy for other people : sympathetic and kind心肠软的 — opposite hard
- He has a soft heart.他心肠软。
10
: relating to matters that are not serious or important非严肃性的；不重要的 — opposite hard
- soft news stories软新闻报道
11
of an illegal drug : not as strong or harmful to the health as other drugs（毒品）非烈性的，毒性不强的 — opposite hard
- Marijuana is a soft drug.大麻是一种软毒品。
12
of water : not containing many minerals and able to make bubbles with soap（水）软的 — opposite hard
- soft water软水
13
: sounding like the “c” in “ace” or the “g” in “gem”发软音的 — opposite hard
- The “c” in “cell” is soft, but the “c” in “cabbage” is hard.字母c在cell中发软音，但在cabbage中发硬音。
- the soft “g” in “general”在general中发软音的g
soft in the head
informal : stupid or crazy糊里糊涂的；疯狂的
- He's a nice old man but he's a bit soft in the head.他是个和蔼的老头，但有点糊里糊涂。
- Have you gone soft in the head? [=are you crazy?]你疯了吗？
soft on
informal + old-fashioned : attracted to (someone)着迷的 — see also 1soft 6 (above)
- I think he's a little soft on her.我觉得他有点喜欢上她了。
2 soft /ˈsɑːft/ adverb
softer; softest
2 soft
/ˈsɑːft/
adverb
softer; softest
Learner's definition of SOFT
chiefly US
1
: in a soft or gentle way温柔地；轻轻地
- She kissed him soft [=(more commonly) softly] on the lips.她轻吻了他的嘴唇。
- Can you please talk softer? [=more softly]你说话能温柔点吗？
2
: in a way that is not strong or forceful轻轻地
- He hit the ball soft. [=(more commonly) softly]他轻轻地击球。
- a soft-hit ball一记轻击球
1
b
: having a bland or mellow rather than a sharp or acid taste
c(1)
: not bright or glaring : subdued
d
: quiet in pitch or volume
e
of the eyes : having a liquid or gentle appearance
3
a
: sounding as in ace and gem respectively —used of c and g or their sound
b
of a consonant : voiced
c
: constituting a vowel before which there is a \y\ sound or a \y\-like modification of a consonant or constituting a consonant in whose articulation there is a \y\-like modification or which is followed by a \y\ sound (as in Russian)
7
: marked by a gentleness, kindness, or tenderness: such as
(2)
c
: marked by mildness : unassuming, low-key entry 1
8
a
: emotionally suggestible or responsive : impressionable
b
: unduly susceptible to influence : compliant
10
a
: yielding to physical pressure
b
: permitting someone or something to sink in —used of wet ground
c(1)
: of a consistency that may be shaped or molded
(2)
: capable of being spread
d
: easily magnetized and demagnetized
Example Sentences
Adjective The ground was soft after the heavy rain. Iron and lead are soft metals. The room was painted in soft pink. the soft glow of the moon
Recent Examples on the Web
Nicole Hemmer, CNN, 9 Sep. 2022 Cotton, who emerged as one of the staunchest critics of Rollins and her progressive policies, tried to block her confirmation and accused her of being soft on crime. Shelley Murphy, BostonGlobe.com, 31 Aug. 2022 During his speech in the Keystone State, a crucial battleground in the coming midterm elections, Mr. Biden looked to counter GOP attacks that his party is soft on crime. Catherine Lucey, WSJ, 30 Aug. 2022 The governor went on to slam the left for being soft on crime and embracing socialism. Ronn Blitzer, Fox News, 24 Aug. 2022 Most votes were forced by Republicans and many were designed to make Democrats look soft on U.S.-Mexico border security and gasoline and energy costs, and like bullies for wanting to strengthen IRS tax law enforcement. Alan Fram, Anchorage Daily News, 7 Aug. 2022 Most votes were forced by Republicans and many were designed to make Democrats look soft on U.S.-Mexico border security and gasoline and energy costs, and like bullies for wanting to strengthen IRS tax law enforcement. The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 Aug. 2022 Republicans accused Democrats of being soft on border security and opening the door to higher energy and gas costs. CBS News, 7 Aug. 2022 Republicans forced their own votes designed to make Democrats look soft on U.S.-Mexico border security and gasoline and energy costs, and like bullies for wanting to strengthen IRS tax law enforcement. Alan Fram And Lisa Mascaro, Chron, 7 Aug. 2022 See More
Adjective
During the show, Maher questioned him not about the abuses that took place under his watch but about whether America had become too soft on crime. Nicole Hemmer, CNN, 9 Sep. 2022 Cotton, who emerged as one of the staunchest critics of Rollins and her progressive policies, tried to block her confirmation and accused her of being soft on crime. Shelley Murphy, BostonGlobe.com, 31 Aug. 2022 During his speech in the Keystone State, a crucial battleground in the coming midterm elections, Mr. Biden looked to counter GOP attacks that his party is soft on crime. Catherine Lucey, WSJ, 30 Aug. 2022 The governor went on to slam the left for being soft on crime and embracing socialism. Ronn Blitzer, Fox News, 24 Aug. 2022 Most votes were forced by Republicans and many were designed to make Democrats look soft on U.S.-Mexico border security and gasoline and energy costs, and like bullies for wanting to strengthen IRS tax law enforcement. Alan Fram, Anchorage Daily News, 7 Aug. 2022 Most votes were forced by Republicans and many were designed to make Democrats look soft on U.S.-Mexico border security and gasoline and energy costs, and like bullies for wanting to strengthen IRS tax law enforcement. The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 Aug. 2022 Republicans accused Democrats of being soft on border security and opening the door to higher energy and gas costs. CBS News, 7 Aug. 2022 Republicans forced their own votes designed to make Democrats look soft on U.S.-Mexico border security and gasoline and energy costs, and like bullies for wanting to strengthen IRS tax law enforcement. Alan Fram And Lisa Mascaro, Chron, 7 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Adjective
Middle English, from Old English sōfte, alteration of sēfte; akin to Old High German semfti soft
First Known Use
Adjective
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Adverb
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
Noun
15th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of soft was before the 12th century Phrases Containing soft
adjective
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