softening
US /ˈsɒf.tən.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈsɒfənɪŋ/
名詞
1.
軟化, 緩和
the process of making or becoming soft or softer
範例:
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The chef recommended a slow cooking method for the softening of the meat.
廚師建議用慢燉的方法來軟化肉。
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The softening of the butter made it easier to spread.
黃油的軟化使其更容易塗抹。
2.
a reduction in the severity or intensity of something
範例:
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There was a noticeable softening in his tone after the apology.
道歉後，他的語氣明顯緩和了。
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The government announced a softening of its strict immigration policies.
政府宣布放寬其嚴格的移民政策。
形容詞
1.
becoming soft or softer
範例:
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The dough was slowly softening as it rested.
麵團在靜置時慢慢變軟。
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The warm sun had a softening effect on the frozen ground.
溫暖的陽光對冰凍的地面有軟化作用。
2.
becoming less severe or intense
範例:
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The softening light of dusk filled the room.
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There was a softening trend in the market prices.