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soften
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
softens; softened; softening
softens; softened; softening
Learner's definition of SOFTEN
1
: to become less hard or firm or to make (something) less hard or firm（使）变柔软
[no object]
- The butter will soften if left on the counter overnight.黄油如果在厨房台面上放一夜就会变软。
- The wax softened (up) quickly.蜡迅速软化了。
[+ object]
- The recipe called for one stick of butter, softened.这个食谱需要一条软黄油。
- Heat softens (up) wax quickly.高温使蜡迅速变软。
2
[+ object] : to make (something) less dry or rough滋润；使软化
- The oil is used to soften and preserve the leather.这种油脂用来软化和保护皮革制品。
- The lotion softens dry skin.这种润肤露滋润干燥的皮肤。
3
a [+ object] : to make (something) less severe, harsh, extreme, etc.使缓和；使减轻
- The company has softened its stance on dating in the workplace.公司对于在工作场所约会的态度缓和了。
- His arrogance is softened by a good sense of humor. [=his sense of humor makes his arrogance less annoying]他的幽默感使他的傲慢态度不那么让人讨厌了。
- Passing clouds softened the glare of the sun. [=passing clouds made the sun less bright]飘过的云使太阳的强光减弱了。
b [no object] : to become less harsh, severe, extreme, etc.缓和；减轻
- Her face/voice/expression softened when he entered the room.他走进房间时，她的脸色/声音/表情变缓和了。
- His criticism of the president has softened in the past year.在过去的一年里，他对总裁的批评有所缓和。
c [+ object] : to make (something) less painful, forceful, or harmful使痛苦减轻；使力度减弱；使伤害减少 — often used figuratively常用作比喻
- The grass softened my fall.在我摔下时草地起了缓冲作用。
- Management tried to soften the impact of the layoffs by offering early retirement packages. = They tried to soften the blow by offering early retirement packages.管理层试图通过提出提前退休一揽子计划来减少裁员的影响。
4
[+ object] : to make (something) seem rounder or less sharp使显得不那么尖锐
- Her new haircut softened her features.她的新发型使脸部轮廓显圆。
soften up
[phrasal verb] 1
soften (someone) up or soften up (someone)
: to treat (someone) very well or kindly in order to make that person more likely to help you, give you something, etc.软化；打动
- He tried to soften her up by buying her flowers.他想要通过给她买花来打动她。
2
: to weaken (an enemy) through military attacks削弱（敌人）
- They used artillery to soften up the enemy's defenses before launching a full-scale attack.在发动全面攻击前，他们用炮火削弱敌方防御。
Synonyms
Example Sentences
The butter will soften if left on the counter overnight. The recipe called for one stick of butter, softened. The oil is used to soften and preserve the leather. The lotion softens dry skin. The company has softened its stance on dating in the workplace. Her face softened when he entered the room. His criticism of the president has softened in the past year. The grass softened my fall. See More
Recent Examples on the Web Add the bell pepper, onion and garlic and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until the vegetables soften. 
Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 15 Sep. 2022 Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften, using the edge of your spoon to help break them up a bit, about 8 minutes. G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2022 Add the carrots, onion, bell pepper and water chestnuts and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until the vegetables soften. Felicia Campbell, USA TODAY, 4 Sep. 2022 Cook the remaining salsa over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until the tomatoes soften and the sauce thickens, about 10 minutes. San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2022 Add bell peppers, onion and 1 tablespoon of the seasoning mixture; cook, stirring often, until vegetables soften, 8 to 10 minutes. People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 1 Aug. 2022 Cover with plastic wrap and microwave until the onions soften, about 2½ minutes. WSJ, 26 July 2022 However, edible oil prices are expected to soften in coming months, bringing in some relief for citizens. Mimansa Verma, Quartz, 5 Aug. 2022 The microwave is your best bet to soften up your brown sugar in just a few minutes. Taylor Worden, Good Housekeeping, 21 July 2022 See More
Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 15 Sep. 2022 Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften, using the edge of your spoon to help break them up a bit, about 8 minutes. G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2022 Add the carrots, onion, bell pepper and water chestnuts and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until the vegetables soften. Felicia Campbell, USA TODAY, 4 Sep. 2022 Cook the remaining salsa over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until the tomatoes soften and the sauce thickens, about 10 minutes. San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2022 Add bell peppers, onion and 1 tablespoon of the seasoning mixture; cook, stirring often, until vegetables soften, 8 to 10 minutes. People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 1 Aug. 2022 Cover with plastic wrap and microwave until the onions soften, about 2½ minutes. WSJ, 26 July 2022 However, edible oil prices are expected to soften in coming months, bringing in some relief for citizens. Mimansa Verma, Quartz, 5 Aug. 2022 The microwave is your best bet to soften up your brown sugar in just a few minutes. Taylor Worden, Good Housekeeping, 21 July 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1
Time Traveler
The first known use of soften was in the 14th century Phrases Containing soften
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