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softeningUK:*/ˈsɒfnɪŋ/UK-RP:UK-Yorkshire:Irish:Scottish:US Southern:Australian:Jamaican: See also: soften主要翻译 softening n (making softer in texture)软化The softening of the fabric made it nicer to wear. softening n figurative (making less severe)温和The teacher decided that a softening of the students' punishment was reasonable. softening n (sound: making quieter)轻声The softening of the sound was done by the placement of acoustic panels around the room. softening n (water: making less chalky) (水)软化The softening of the water makes it more gentle on clothes. softening adj (becoming softer in texture)软化的Using the washing machine had a softening effect on the shirt. softening adj (becoming less severe)温和的The government hopes that the reduction in income tax will have a softening impact on families which are struggling financially. softening adj (sound: becoming quieter) (声音)轻柔的；轻声的The softening music could still be heard for a few moments. |