easy to mould, cut, compress, or fold; not hard or firm to the touch
易弯曲的;柔软的
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soft margarine 软软的人造黄油
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the ground was soft beneath their feet .他们脚下的地很松软。
having a smooth surface or texture that is pleasant to touch; not rough or coarse
(表面或质地)柔滑的
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soft crushed velvet 起皱的柔滑天鹅绒
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her hair felt very soft .她的头发摸起来很柔滑。
rounded; not angular
圆的;不带棱角的
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the soft edges of their adobe home .他们土房的圆滑的边。
having a pleasing quality involving a subtle effect or contrast rather than sharp definition
柔和的,不刺眼的
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the soft glow of the lamps 柔和的灯光
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the moon's pale light cast soft shadows .淡淡的月光投下柔和的影子。
(of a voice or sound)quiet and gentle
(声音)安静的;轻柔的
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they spoke in soft whispers .他们轻声耳语。
(of rain, wind, or other natural force)not strong or violent
(雨、风等自然力)轻微的;和缓的
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a soft breeze rustled the trees .和风吹得树木沙沙作响。
〈方〉 (天气)多雨的;潮湿的;解冻的。
(of a consonant)pronounced as a fricative (as
(辅音)软音的,发摩擦音的。
(of a market, currency, or commodity)falling or likely to fall in value
(市场)疲软的;(流通货币)贬值的;(商品)价格看跌的。
sympathetic, lenient, or compassionate, especially to a degree perceived as excessive; not strict or sufficiently strict
(尤指过于)心肠软的;仁慈的;富于同情心的;不够严厉的
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the government is not becoming soft on crime 政府在犯罪问题上没有手软
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Julia's soft heart was touched by his grief .朱莉娅仁慈的心被他的悲伤所打动。
(of words or language)not harsh or angry; conciliatory; soothing
(言语,语言)婉转的;抚慰的
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he was no good with soft words, gentle phrases .他一点儿也不善于说抚慰的言语、温柔的词句。
willing to compromise in political matters
(在政治问题上)易妥协的
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candidates ranging from far right to soft left .从极右派到温和左派的候选人。
〈非正式〉 (工作,生活方式)轻松的;舒适的。
〈非正式〉 愚蠢的
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he must be going soft in the head .他脑子一定是出了问题。
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〈非正式〉 迷恋
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was Brendan soft on her? 布瑞丹迷恋过她吗?
(of a drink)not alcoholic
(饮料)不含酒精的。
(of a drug)not likely to cause addiction
(麻醉品)不易上瘾的。
(of water)free from mineral salts that make lathering difficult
(水)不含无机盐的。
(of radiation)having little penetrating power
(辐射)穿透力弱的。
(of a detergent)biodegradable
(洗涤剂)生物降解性的。
(亦作
(色情描写)非赤裸裸的;隐晦的。
softly
温柔地
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I can just speak soft and she'll hear me .我只要温和地对她说她就会听我的。
in a weak or foolish way
无力地;愚蠢地
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don't talk soft .别讲傻话。
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have a soft spot for be fond of or affectionate towards 爱上;喜欢;钟情于 -
soft option an easier alternative 容易的选择probation should in no sense be seen as a soft option by the judiciary . 缓刑根本不应当被看做是司法机关轻易作出的一种选择 -
soft touch (亦作easy touch )informal a person who readily gives or does something if asked 〈非 正式〉 对别人的要求容易答应的人
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soft music 轻音乐
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be soft 轻柔的…
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soft drink 软饮料
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