| 单词 | soft |
| 释义 | soft adjectiveverbs | adverb verbs➤be, feel, look柔软；感觉柔软；看上去柔软▸➤become, get, go, grow, turn变得柔软▸➤stay保持柔软◆her skin had stayed soft and supple.她的皮肤一直柔软而有弹性。adverb➤extremely, fairly, very, etc.极其／相当／非常柔软▸➤beautifully, incredibly, wonderfully极为柔软；非常柔软◆the fabric has a beautifully soft texture.这布质地非常柔滑。➤all软透◆these tomatoes have gone all soft.这些西红柿已经软得不行了。➤relatively相对柔软▸➤a little, slightly, etc.有点儿／略有些柔软 soft /sɒft; name sɔːft/ adjective (softer, softest) 1.going down or likely to go down in price, value, amount, etc. 疲软的；下跌的◆the dollar was softer against the euro. 美元兑欧元的汇率下跌了。◆the company has been hurt by soft sales in its retail stores. 公司因其零售店的销售疲软而受损。◆the labour market remains soft. 劳动力市场继续走软。 opp firm (hr 人力资源) [only before noun] soft skills are the abilities that people have to communicate well and work with other people 软（技能）的；善于沟通合作的◆soft skills such as communication and teamwork 诸如与人沟通和团队合作等软技能☞ soft soft adjective ➡ see also the entry for wet 1另见 wet 条第 1 义soft ♦︎ soggy ♦︎ gooey ♦︎ spongy ♦︎ slimy ♦︎ mushy ♦︎ squishythese words all describe a thing or substance which is not hard, especially because it is wet.这些词均表示软的、湿软的。patterns and collocations 句型和搭配◆a soft / soggy / gooey / spongy mass◆a soft / gooey / slimy substance◆a soggy / gooey / slimy mess◆a soft / spongy texture◆soft / soggy ground / bread◆soft / slimy mud◆to go (all) soft / soggy / gooey / mushy■ soft changing shape easily when pressed; not stiff or firm; less hard than average软的；柔软的；硬度较低的◆soft margarine is better for you than butter or hard margarine.软人造黄油比黄油或硬人造黄油更适合你。◆he sank back gladly into the soft feather pillows.他高兴地又躺回到柔软的羽毛枕上。◆soft rocks such as limestone are easily eroded.像石灰岩这样的软岩石易受侵蚀。◆it is a soft cheese with a hard rind.这是一种带硬皮的软奶酪。opp firm , hard → solid ■ soggy (rather informal, usually disapproving) wet and soft, usually in a way that is unpleasant湿而软的◆we squelched over the soggy ground.我们扑哧扑哧地走过那段泥泞的地面。◆i hate it when cornflakes go all soggy.我讨厌吃湿软的玉米片。■ gooey /guːi/ (informal, usually disapproving or approving) soft and sticky, in a way that is either considered very unpleasant, or considered very pleasant软而黏的；黏黏糊糊的◆the chocolate had gone all gooey in the heat.那巧克力在高温下已经变得黏黏糊糊。◆he bought them a couple of lovely gooey danish pastries.他给他们买了几个美味的芳软绵黏的丹麦酥皮甜饼。■ spongy /spʌndʒi/ soft and able to absorb water like a sponge海绵似的；柔软吸水的ⓘ a sponge is a piece of artificial or natural material that is full of holes, used for washing and cleaning. * sponge 是“海绵”的意思◆this bread has a spongy texture.这种面包口感松软。■ slimy /slaɪmi/ (disapproving) like or covered with slime (= any unpleasant thick liquid substance) 似泥浆的；沾有黏液的◆the walls were black, cold and slimy.那些墙壁又黑又凉，而且有黏湿的污迹。■ mushy /mʌʃi/ (rather informal, often disapproving) soft and thick, like mush (= a soft thick mass or mixture) 软而稠的；糊状的◆cook until the fruit is soft but not mushy.将水果煮至柔软，但不要煮成糊状。■ squishy (informal) soft and a little bit wet湿软的；黏乎乎的◆the leaves were soft and squishy underfoot.脚下的树叶又软又湿。soft [usually before noun](of light) not too bright, in a way that is pleasant and relaxing to the eyes（光线）柔和的，悦目的◆the kitchen was filled with the soft cosy glow of candlelight.厨房里映照着暖意浓浓的柔和烛光。opp dazzling , harsh → strong 3 ▸ softly adverb◆the room was softly lit by a lamp.屋里点着一盏灯，光线很柔和。soft (rather informal, usually disapproving) not strict or severe; not strict or severe enough, especially in dealing with bad behaviour or crime不够严厉的；（尤指对不良行为或犯罪）心慈手软的◆the government is not becoming soft on crime.政府对犯罪行为将不会手软。◆if you're too soft with these kids they'll never respect you.如果你太迁就这些孩子，他们永远不会尊敬你。opp tough → strict soft[usually before noun] not too bright, in a way that is pleasant and relaxing to the eyes柔和的；悦目的◆a colour scheme of soft pink and cream柔和的粉红色和奶油色的组合◆the soft glow of candlelight柔和的烛光 opp harsh → strong 3 soft(of a voice or sound) not loud, and usually pleasant and gentle（嗓音或声音）轻的，轻柔的，柔和悦耳的◆he chose some soft background music and lit the candles.他选了轻柔的背景音乐，点燃了蜡烛。opp loud → loud , sharp → high 3 ▸ softly adverb◆she closed the door softly behind her.她随手轻轻关上了门。softchanging shape easily when pressed; not stiff or firm; less hard than average软的；柔软的；硬度较低的◆soft margarine is better for you than butter or hard margarine.软人造黄油比黄油或硬人造黄油更适合你。◆he sank back gladly into the soft feather pillows.他高兴地又躺回到柔软的羽毛枕上。◆soft rocks such as limestone are easily eroded.像石灰岩这样的软岩石易受侵蚀。◆it is a soft cheese with a hard rind.这是一种带硬皮的软奶酪。opp firm , hard → solid soft/sɒft; us sɔ:ft ||; sɔft/adj1. not hard or firm 软的；柔软的: ◇a soft bed/seat 软床；软座◇the ground is very soft after all that rain. 下过大雨后，地面十分松软。 [opp] hard 反义词为hard 2. smooth and pleasant to touch; not rough 平滑的；柔嫩的: ◇soft skin/hands 细嫩的皮肤；柔嫩的双手◇a soft towel 松软的毛巾 [opp] rough 反义词为rough 3. (used about sounds, voices, words, etc) quiet or gentle; not loud or angry （指声音、嗓音、言语等）低声的，轻柔的，悦耳的: ◇she spoke in a soft whisper. 她轻声耳语。 [opp] loud or harsh 反义词为loud或harsh 4. (used about light, colours etc) gentle and pleasant （指光线、颜色等）柔和的: ◇the room was decorated in soft pinks and greens. 那个房间髹上了柔和的粉红色和翠绿色。 [opp] bright 反义词为bright 5. (used about people) kind and gentle, sometimes too much so （指人）和善的，心肠软的（有时过分地）: ◇a good manager can't afford to be too soft. 要成为能干的管理人员就不能心肠太软。 [opp] hard or strict 反义词为hard或strict 6. (used about water 指水) not containing mineral salts and therefore good for washing as soap will make a lot of bubbles 不含无机盐的；软的 [opp] hard 反义词为hard➔softly adv ◇he closed the door softly behind him. 他轻轻地随手把门关上。 ➔softness noun [u] have a soft spot for sb/sth(informal 非正式) to have good or loving feelings towards sb/sth 对（某人或某物）怀有好感或爱意soft1 soft and easy to press or crush2 soft and pleasant to touch3 soft and wet4 soft and not stiff or firm5 to become or make something softrelated wordsoppositehard,see alsoweak,1. soft and easy to press or crush 软的，容易挤压的 soft /sɒftǁsɔːft/ [adjective] she fell over several times, but came to no harm in the soft new snow. 她摔倒了几次，但是新雪软软的，她没有受伤。 a selection of hard and soft cheeses 可供选择的各种软硬乳酪 i need a softer pillow. 我要一个软一些的枕头。 softness [uncountable noun] it's the padding and type of springs used that give a mattress its softness. 是所用的垫料和弹簧使得床垫有柔软的感觉。 the softness of gold makes it relatively easy to use for ornamental purposes. 金子柔韧，所以相对容易用于做饰品。 tender /ˈtendəʳ/ [adjective] use this about meat and vegetables that are soft and easy to cut because they have been cooked well ［肉、蔬菜］软的，嫩的 cook the curry for another 40 minutes or until the meat is tender. 把咖喱食品再煮40分钟，或把肉煮软为止。 tenderness [uncountable noun] methods of cooking such as braising and stewing are used to increase tenderness in tougher cuts of meat. 焖和炖等烹饪方法用于把较硬的肉块煮软。 spongy /ˈspʌndʒi/ [adjective] soft and full of holes that contain air or liquid 松软多孔的，海绵似的 the ground was wet and spongy underfoot. 脚下的地又湿又松软。 protecting the edge of the bone is a layer of soft, spongy tissue. 保护骨头边沿的是一层海绵状的软组织。 springy /ˈsprɪŋi/ [adjective] use this about grass or ground that returns to its original shape after someone has walked on it ［草或地］松软的，有弹性的 instinctively, i took off my shoes and felt the springy grass beneath my bare feet. 我本能地脱下鞋子，赤脚感受那松软的青草。 the stag was now at full gallop on the springy turf. 那头公鹿现在在松软的草皮上全速奔跑。2. soft and pleasant to touch 柔软的，摸着舒服的 soft /sɒftǁsɔːft/ [adjective] her hair was soft and silky. 她的头发软软的，像丝绸一般。 apply the polish with a soft cloth. 用一块柔软的布打上上光剂。 an expensive pair of soft leather gloves 一双昂贵的软皮手套 use a good handcream to keep your hands soft. 用好一点的护手霜使双手保持柔滑。 softness [uncountable noun] he stroked the satin softness of her hair. 他抚摸着她那绸缎一般柔软的头发。 fluffy /ˈflʌfi/ [adjective] covered in soft, light threads, fur, or feathers 覆有绒毛的，毛茸茸的 she found a towel, huge and fluffy, and wrapped it around herself. 她找到一块毛茸茸的大毛巾裹在自己身上。 after a few days, there would be dozens of fluffy little chicks hatching out. 过几天就会有许多毛茸茸的小鸡孵出来了。 velvety /ˈvelvɪti, ˈvelvəti/ [adjective] soft, smooth, and shiny and pleasant to touch 柔软光滑的 his skin felt soft and velvety, like a baby's. 他的皮肤摸上去很柔滑，像婴儿的皮肤一样。 she buried her nose in the fragrant, velvety petals. 她把鼻子埋进柔软光滑的、带有芳香的花瓣里。3. soft and wet 湿软的 squashy british /mushy american /ˈskwɒʃiǁˈskwɑːʃi, ˈmʌʃi/ [adjective] use this about fruit or vegetables that are soft and wet, for example because they are not fresh or have been cooked for too long ［水果或蔬菜］又湿又软的；烂熟的［如因不新鲜或煮得太久］ all i had left in the fridge was a lemon and a couple of squashy tomatoes. 我冰箱里只剩下一个柠檬和几个烂熟的番茄。 mushy brussels sprouts and lumpy gravy 稀烂的汤菜和结块的肉汁 use firm, ripe pears, not ones that have gone mushy. 用坚实成熟的梨子，不要用烂熟的那种。 squishy /ˈskwɪʃi/ [adjective] use this about mud that is very soft and makes a wet sound when you walk in it 湿软的；黏糊糊的 the ground was soft and squishy, and she felt mud oozing over the top of her shoes. 地上又湿又软，她感觉泥浆都渗进她的鞋子里面了。4. soft and not stiff or firm 软的、不坚硬的 limp /lɪmp/ [adjective] use this about something that is not as stiff or firm as it should be 柔软无力的 he held the boy's small, limp body in his arms, and wept. 他把男孩小小的、软绵绵的身体抱在怀里，然后哭了。 by the time we got there, all that was left were some rather limp sandwiches. 等我们到那里的时候，只剩下几份软塌塌的三明治了。 floppy /ˈflɒpiǁˈflɑːpi/ [] use this about something that is soft and hangs loosely downwards 松软的；松垂的 he wore a large, floppy hat. 他戴了一顶耷拉的大帽子。 a toy rabbit with big, floppy ears 耷拉着大耳朵的玩具兔 he is good-looking with floppy black hair, brown eyes and a lean muscular body. 他长得很好看，松垂的黑发，棕色的眼睛，健美结实的身材。5. to become or make something soft 变软或使某物变软 get soft also go soft british /get ˈsɒft, gəʊ ˈsɒftǁ -ˈsɔːft/ [verb phrase] the wax will get softer as it is heated. 蜡加热后会变软。 put the butter in the fridge or it'll go soft. 把黄油放入冰箱，否则会软掉的。 soften /ˈsɒfənǁˈsɔː-/ [intransitive/transitive verb] to become soft or to make something soft ［使］变软，［使］软化 soak the raisins in warm water till they soften. 把葡萄干浸在温水里泡软。 it's a disease that softens and then destroys the bones. 这种疾病会软化骨质，并对骨头造成损害。 softened [adjective only before noun] beat the egg with the softened butter and warm milk. 鸡蛋里加入化软的黄油和温牛奶后搅打。 soft /sɔft; sɒft/adj 1. not hard, firm, or stiff, but easy to press 柔软的，软和的:◇a soft pillow 柔软的枕头 2. smooth and pleasant to touch 柔滑的，细嫩的:◇soft skin 柔滑的皮肤 3. soft sounds are quiet ［声音］轻柔的 4. soft colours or lights are not too bright ［颜色或光］柔和的，不刺眼的:◇soft lighting is much more romantic. 柔和的灯光就浪漫多了。 5. soft drugs are considered to be less harmful and not as strong as hard drugs ［毒品］软性的 6. informal a soft job, life etc does not involve hard work or difficulties 【非正式】 ［工作、生活等］轻松的，容易的:◇soft option the computer course is not a soft option. 选修电脑课程不是轻松的选择。 7. informal someone who is soft does not treat people severely enough when they have done something wrong 【非正式】 软弱的，不够强硬的:◇the governor does not want to seem soft on crime. 州长不想在犯罪问题上显得心慈手软。 8. soft water does not contain a lot of minerals and makes a lot of bubbles when you use soap ［水］软的［肥皂在其中容易起泡沫］ 9. have a soft spot for sb to like someone 对某人有好感，喜欢某人:◇she's always had a soft spot for grant. 她对格兰特一直有好感。 10. a soft touch informal someone who you can easily persuade to give you money because they are kind or easy to deceive 【非正式】 轻易被说服给钱的人，容易受骗的人 ☞ soft |
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