"softening" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 软化

Definition

使某物变软或不那么硬的过程。可以指物理性质，也可以指让态度、声音或规则变温和。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

'Softening' 常用于表示物质变软（如“softening butter”），也能指态度、语气等变得温和。常见于正式或中性场合。常和 'effect' 连用，如 'softening effect'。

Examples

The softening of the clay made it easier to shape.

黏土的**软化**让塑形更容易。

Softening butter helps you spread it on bread.

**软化**黄油有助于抹在面包上。

There was a softening in the teacher's tone when she saw I was upset.

老师看到我难过时语气有了**缓和**。

We noticed a softening of their position during the meeting.

我们注意到会议期间他们立场的**软化**。

Adding milk causes a softening effect on the coffee's taste.

加牛奶会让咖啡的味道产生**柔和**的效果。

The fabric's softening after each wash makes it so comfortable.

每次洗过后布料的**变软**让它变得更舒适。