soften
“Soften” 是一个动词,主要意味着使变得柔软或使缓解。例如,我们可以通过加热将黄油变软,或通过和解的谈话让人的态度变得更温和。
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You need to soften the butter before baking the cake. 你需要在烘焙蛋糕之前软化黄油。
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His words will soften her angry mood. 他的话会缓解她的愤怒。
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Adding a touch of color to the room can soften the harsh lines. 给房间增添一抹色彩可以缓和严苛的线条。
“Soften” 的词根是 “soft”, 意为“柔软的”,后缀 “-en” 表示动作。
“Soften” 的词缀包括前缀 “so-” 和后缀 “-ften”。 “-ften” 是一个表示动作的后缀,其他有相同后缀的单词包括 “stiffen”(使变硬)、“strengthen” (使变强)等。
发展历史和文化背景
Section titled “发展历史和文化背景”“Soft” 这个词在英语中的最早使用可以追溯到公元前700年,最初源自古英语的 “sōfte”, 后来演变为现在的 “soften”。
“Softening” 是 “soften” 的现在分词,“softened” 为 “soften” 的过去式和过去分词。
这个词比较好记忆,可以联想到巧克力在太阳下软化,这样你就可以清楚地记住 “soften” 的意思。
Peter used to be a stiff and serious person. But after becoming a father, his attitude started to soften. He often played with his children and laughed a lot. His change surprised his friends, but also made them happy. 皮特本来是个严肃古板的人。但自从成为父亲后,他的态度开始变得温和。他经常和他的孩子们玩耍,笑声不断。他的改变让他的朋友们感到惊讶,但也让他们感到开心。