"soften up" 怎么发音
expression
ˈsɑfən/, /ˈsɔfən/ /ˈəp
SAW-fuhn UHP
sˈɒfən/ /ˈʌp
SOF-uhn UP
释义
To make something softer, or to make a person less strict, less angry, or more open to an idea.
IPA 音标
美式英语
ˈsɑfən/, /ˈsɔfən/ /ˈəp
英式英语
sˈɒfən/ /ˈʌp
简化发音
美式
SAW-fuhn UHP
英式
SOF-uhn UP
语境中听
Heat will soften up the butter.
He tried to soften up his teacher by being extra polite.
A little sugar can soften up the sour taste.
They sent her flowers to soften her up before asking for a favor.