v.(使)变软，软化，(使)柔和，和缓，(使)态度缓和，变温和，变宽厚
soften的现在分词

原形：soften第三人称单数：softens过去式：softened过去分词：softened现在分词：softening

Eric's party's policy has softened a lot in recent years.
埃里克所在的政党近些年的政策已经变得温和多了。
Tom blames the softening economy.
汤姆把这归咎于疲软的经济。
Lisa began to soften.
丽萨开始心软了
She tried to soften the blow by telling him gently.
她试图通过温柔地告诉他来减轻打击。
Adding a bit of honey can soften the taste of the medicine.
加一点蜂蜜可以缓解药物的味道。
He spoke in a soft voice to soften the harshness of his words.
他用柔和的声音说话，以减轻话语的刺耳。
A good soak will soften the fabric, making it easier to iron.
充分浸泡会使布料变软，更容易熨烫。
The decorator used pastel colors to soften the room's stark appearance.
装饰师使用淡色调来柔化房间生硬的外观。
A smile softened her severe expression.
一个微笑缓和了她严厉的表情。
The lotion is designed to soften and moisturize dry skin.
这款乳液旨在软化并滋润干燥的皮肤。
A period of economic growth softened the impact of earlier austerity measures.
一段时间的经济增长缓解了早先紧缩措施的影响。
He attempted to soften the criticism with a compliment.
他试图用赞美来缓和批评。
Boiling the potatoes for a few minutes will soften them before roasting.
将土豆煮几分钟再烤会使其变软。