soften
soften
verb
softener
noun
verb
- make or become less hard
使软化；使变软
[with obj.]plant extracts to soften and moisturize the skin.
用来软化湿润皮肤的植物提取物。
[no obj.]let the vegetables soften over a low heat.
让蔬菜在低热下变软一点。
■make or become less severe
使柔和；使缓和
[no obj.]her expression softened at the sight of Diane's white face.
看到黛安苍白的脸，她的表情缓和下来。
■[with obj.]undermine the resistance of (someone)
削弱（某人）的抵抗
the blockade appears a better weapon with which to soften them up for eventual surrender.
这道封锁线看起来是削弱他们抵抗使其最终投降的一个更好的武器。
■[with obj.]remove mineral salts from (water)
从（水）中剔除矿物盐
softener
noun
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