"soften up" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 軟化
• 讓態度軟化

Definition

讓某物變軟，或讓某人變得不那麼嚴格、不那麼生氣，或更容易接受某個想法。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

非正式用語。既可字面用於物體，也可比喻指讓人態度變軟。如 'soften up someone', 'soften up the mood'。和單純的 'soften' 不同。

Examples

Heat will soften up the butter.

加熱會讓奶油**軟化**。

He tried to soften up his teacher by being extra polite.

他試圖通過特別有禮貌來**讓老師態度變好**。

A little sugar can soften up the sour taste.

一點糖能**緩和**酸味。

They sent her flowers to soften her up before asking for a favor.

他們送花給她，是為了**讓她態度軟化**，好開口求忙。

Try some jokes to soften up the mood in the room.

講幾個笑話，可以讓房間氣氛**緩和下來**。

It's tough to soften up my dad once he's made up his mind.

我爸一旦下定決心，很難**讓他改變主意**。