softening
US /ˈsɒf.tən.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈsɒfənɪŋ/
名词
1.
软化, 缓和
the process of making or becoming soft or softer
示例:
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The chef recommended a slow cooking method for the softening of the meat.
厨师建议用慢炖的方法来软化肉。
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The softening of the butter made it easier to spread.
黄油的软化使其更容易涂抹。
2.
缓和, 放宽
a reduction in the severity or intensity of something
示例:
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There was a noticeable softening in his tone after the apology.
道歉后，他的语气明显缓和了。
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The government announced a softening of its strict immigration policies.
政府宣布放宽其严格的移民政策。
形容词
1.
软化的, 缓和的
becoming soft or softer
示例:
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The dough was slowly softening as it rested.
面团在静置时慢慢变软。
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The warm sun had a softening effect on the frozen ground.
温暖的阳光对冰冻的地面有软化作用。
2.
柔和的, 缓和的
becoming less severe or intense
示例:
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The softening light of dusk filled the room.
黄昏柔和的光线充满了房间。
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There was a softening trend in the market prices.
市场价格呈现缓和趋势。