softened
基本释义
- v.
- （使）变软( soften的过去式和过去分词 ); 缓解打击; 缓和; 安慰
实用例句
Stark concrete walls have been softened by a show of fresh flowers.
鲜花摆上之后，突兀的混凝土墙便显得柔和起来。
柯林斯例句
Fry for about 4 minutes, until the onion has softened.
煎4分钟左右，直到洋葱变软。
柯林斯例句
All at once, Mick's serious expression softened into a grin.
米克严肃的表情一下子变成了笑脸。
柯林斯例句
His smile softened slightly.
他的微笑稍柔和了些.
《简明英汉词典》
The ice cream softened and began to melt.
冰淇淋开始变软并开始融化.
《简明英汉词典》
His attitude has softened.
他的态度软了下来.
《简明英汉词典》
His heart was softened and melted into tears.
他心软了,流下了眼泪.
《现代汉英综合大词典》
One's attitude has softened.
态度软化.
《现代汉英综合大词典》
His face softened, and he welcomed me to share their table.
他脸色和气了, 邀我一起吃晚饭.
名作英译部分
Then Orpheus began to play his music and softened Hades'heart.
于是奥菲斯开始演奏他的音乐,黑德斯因而心软.
常春藤生活英语杂志-2006年2月号
She had never seen him softened, and was much distressed.
她不曾见过他这样软弱, 觉得很为难.
辞典例句
Dark thought can be softened down when they can not be brightened.
阴郁的思想在无法再变得快活的时候,可以得到缓解.
辞典例句
The beach defenses were softened up before the landing craft went in.
在登陆艇驶入以前,海滩防御工事已遭到削弱.
辞典例句
It'softened the edge of his satisfaction at being given a platoon.
他当上排长后的一团兴致,这一下顿时就有点泄气了.
辞典例句
The old farmer's eyes softened, and he entered.
老农夫的眼光变得柔和了, 他走进来.
辞典例句
英英释义
1. toned down
2. being or made softer or less loud or clear;
"the dull boom of distant breaking waves"
"muffled drums"
"the muffled noises of the street"
"muted trumpets"
3. (of light) not bright or glaring;
"a softer diffused radiance"