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softensoft·en /ˈsɔfn / verb - [intransitive, transitive] to become softer or gentler; to make someone or something softer or gentler（使）变软，变温和，软化◆Add one cup softened butter or margarine.加一杯软化的黄油或人造黄油。◆The teacher's expression softened as I explained why I was late.我解释了迟到的原因，老师的表情变温和了。 OPP harden
- [transitive] to make something seem less severe减轻；缓和◆to try to soften the effect of bad news努力减缓坏消息的影响
 ●soften sb up (informal) - to try to persuade someone to do something for you by being very nice to him / her before you ask for anything打动；诱导；拉拢◆Potential customers are softened up with free gifts before the sales talk.推销产品前，先给潜在用户一些赠品，以联络感情。
- to make an enemy weaker and easier to attack削弱，瓦解（敌人）
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