softness

英 [ˈsɒftnəs]

美 [ˈsɔːftnəs]

n.  柔软; 温柔

复数：softnesses　

CET6

BNC.12598 / COCA.13851

柯林斯词典

• ADJ-GRADED 软的;柔软的
  Something that issoftis pleasant to touch, and not rough or hard.
  1. Regular use of a body lotion will keep the skin soft and supple...
     经常使用润肤露可使皮肤柔软而富有弹性。
  2. When it's dry, brush the hair using a soft, nylon baby brush.
     当头发干后，用柔软的婴儿用尼龙发刷梳理头发。
  3. ...warm, soft, white towels.
     温暖而柔软的白毛巾
• ADJ-GRADED 软的;易弯曲的
  Something that issoftchanges shape or bends easily when you press it.
  1. She lay down on the soft, comfortable bed...
     她在柔软而舒适的床上躺了下来。
  2. Add enough milk to form a soft dough.
     加入足量的牛奶，使面团变得柔软。
  3. ...soft cheese.
     软乳酪
• ADJ-GRADED 线条柔和的;没有棱角的;平缓的
  Something that has asoftappearance has smooth curves rather than sharp or distinct edges.
  1. This is a smart, yet soft and feminine look.
     这是一张透着精明的面孔，但是线条柔和，女人味十足。
  2. ...the soft curves of her body.
     她柔和的身体曲线
• ADJ-GRADED (声音、光芒、色彩等)柔和的
  Something that issoftis very gentle and has no force. For example, asoftsound or voice is quiet and not harsh. Asoftlight or colour is pleasant to look at because it is not bright.
  1. There was a soft tapping on my door...
     有人在轻轻地敲我的门。
  2. When he woke again he could hear soft music.
     他再次醒来时，听见了轻柔的音乐声。
  3. ...a soft Irish accent.
     轻微的爱尔兰口音
  4. ...soft muted colours...
     柔和的色彩
  5. A soft spring rain had fallen all day.
     蒙蒙春雨已经下了一整天。
• ADJ-GRADED 宽容的;不严厉的;心慈手软的
  If you aresoft onsomeone, you do not treat them as strictly or severely as you should do.
  1. The president says the measure is soft and weak on criminals...
     总统说这一举措对犯罪分子过于宽容，力度太小。
  2. He had initially thought Byrnes too soft with the Russians.
     原先他还以为伯恩斯对俄国人过于手软呢。
• ADJ-GRADED 同情(别人)的;心软的
  If you say that someone has asoft heart, you mean that they are sensitive and sympathetic towards other people.
  1. Her rather tough and worldly exterior hides a very soft and sensitive heart.
     她那强硬而世故的外表下掩藏着一颗温柔而敏感的心。
• ADJ-GRADED (生活)轻松的，不费力气的
  You usesoftto describe a way of life that is easy and involves very little work.
  1. The regime at Latchmere could be seen as a soft option...
     在拉奇米尔建立政权可以视为一个简便易行的选择。
  2. There is no way that 20 years of soft living could be lost in the first 30 minutes' exercise.
     20 年轻松舒适的生活是绝对不可能经过首次 30 分钟的训练就能放弃的。
• (大麻等毒品)软性的
  Softdrugs are drugs, such as cannabis, which are illegal but which many people do not consider to be strong or harmful.
• ADJ-GRADED (目标)易被攻击的
  Asofttarget is a place or person that can easily be attacked.
  1. Women who carry cash about in the streets, as they very often have to, are a very soft target.
     必须经常携带现金上街的女性特别容易受到攻击。
• (水)含钙量低的，软性的
  Softwater does not contain much of the mineral calcium and so makes bubbles easily when you use soap.
• PHRASE 特别喜爱;特别疼爱;钟爱
  If you havea soft spot forsomeone or something, you feel a great deal of affection for them or like them a lot.
  1. Terry had a soft spot for me...
     特里非常疼我。
  2. I have a soft spot for London Zoo.
     我特别喜欢伦敦动物园。
• a soft touch→ see:touch

英英释义

noun

• a disposition to be lenient in judging others
  1. softness is not something permitted of good leaders
• the trait of being effeminate (derogatory of a man)
  1. the students associated science with masculinity and arts with effeminacy
  2. Spartans accused Athenians of effeminateness
  3. he was shocked by the softness of the atmosphere surrounding the young prince, arising from the superfluity of the femininity that guided him
  Synonym:effeminacyeffeminatenesssissinesswomanishnessunmanliness
• the quality of being indistinct and without sharp outlines
  Synonym:indistinctnessblurrinessfogginessfuzziness
• acting in a manner that is gentle and mild and even-tempered
  1. his fingers have learned gentleness
  2. suddenly her gigantic power melted into softness for the baby
  3. even in the pulpit there are moments when mildness of manner is not enough
  Synonym:gentlenessmildness
• the property of giving little resistance to pressure and being easily cut or molded
• a visual property that is subdued and free from brilliance or glare
  1. the softness of the morning sky
• a sound property that is free from loudness or stridency
  1. and in softness almost beyond hearing
• a state of declining economic condition
  1. orders have recently picked up after a period of extreme softness
  2. he attributes the disappointing results to softness in the economy
• the quality of weather that is deliciously mild and soothing
  1. the day's heat faded into balminess
  2. the climate had the softness of the south of France
  Synonym:balminess
• poor physical condition
  Synonym:unfitness

双语例句

• After fatliquoring, the leather has excellent appearance such as light color, fine grain, softness and fullness.
  加脂后的坯革颜色较浅、粒面平细、丰满、柔软。
• But the yen's softness this year is a puzzle.
  但为何今年日元会出现温和态势却成了一个不解之迷。
• It has real silk softness hang down suitable feeling, have silk far beneath toughness.
  它有着真丝的柔软垂顺感，却有着真丝远远不及的韧性。
• Some might respond that such a critique exaggerates the hardness of hard science and the softness of economics.
  一些人可能回应称，此类评判夸大了硬科学的硬度和经济学的软性。
• Therefore, we must seek the sensation of relaxation and softness.
  所以，要在练拳时找这松软的感觉。
• Tonight he did not look so stern, and there was a softness in his fine, dark eyes.
  今晚他看上去没有那么严肃了，他漂亮的黑眼睛里透着温柔。
• Your tender softness bloomed in my youthful limbs, like a glow in the sky before the sunrise.
  你的软软的温柔，在我的青春的肢体上开花了，像太阳出来之前的天空上的一片曙光。
• Softness can overcome strength.
  柔能克刚。
• All leather has oils in it and it helps with the feel and softness.
  在所有的皮革油，而且它的手感和柔软性帮助。
• The fermentation is done under controlled temperature in order to preserve the flavors and the softness of tannins.
  在控制温度下，通过发酵试验，以维持酒香味和单宁的柔顺度。