词典释义：
make or become soft or softer
使软化；使变软
-
[with obj.]
plant extracts to soften and moisturize the skin 用来软化湿润皮肤的植物提取物
-
[no obj.]
let the vegetables soften over a low heat .让蔬菜在低热下变软一点。
[with obj.](of a market, currency, or commodity)fall in value
（市场、货币或商品）贬值
-
the share price has softened recently. 最近股票价格已贬值了。
make or become less severe
使柔和；使缓和
-
[with obj.]
a major injection of private cash could soften the blow for the taxpayer 私人现金的大量注入可能会缓和对纳税人的打击
-
[no obj.]
her expression softened at the sight of Diane's white face .看到黛安苍白的脸，她的表情缓和了下来。
[with obj.]undermine the resistance of (someone)
削弱（某人）的抵抗
-
the blockade appears a better weapon with which to soften them up for eventual surrender .封锁看起来是削弱他们抵抗使之最终投降的一个更好的武器。
[with obj.]remove mineral salts from (water)
软化（水），从（水）中除去无机盐。
