Danh từ
sự làm mềm; sự hoá mềm
(ngôn ngữ học) sự mềm hoá
softening of the brain
sự thoái hoá mỡ của não
tình trạng hoá lẩm cẩm (của người già)
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softening /'sɔfniɳ/
soften /ˈsɑːfən/
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verb-ens; -ened; -eningto become less hard or firm or to make (something) less hard or firm [no obj][+ obj] :to make (something) less dry or rough[+ obj] :to make (something) less severe, harsh, extreme, etc.His arrogance is softened by a good sense of humor. [=his sense of humor makes his arrogance less annoying][no obj] :to become less harsh, severe, extreme, etc.[+ obj] :to make (something) less painful, forceful, or harmfulManagement tried to soften the impact of the layoffs by offering early retirement packages. = They tried to soften the blow by offering early retirement packages.[+ obj] :to make (something) seem rounder or less sharpsoften up[phrasal verb]soften (someone) up or soften up (someone)to treat (someone) very well or kindly in order to make that person more likely to help you, give you something, etc.to weaken (an enemy) through military attacks
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verbNothing would soften the heart of that cruel tyrantsoften upCan't you think of some way to soften the blow of such bad news?Try to soften the high notes and bring up the bassThe committee finally softened and allowed the park to be used for games