soften

soften v.

(使)變柔軟, (使)變柔和

英英解釋:動詞soften:
1. make (images or sounds) soft or softer
2. lessen in force or effect
同義詞：dampen, damp, weaken, break
3. give in, as to influence or pressure
同義詞：yield, relent
4. protect from impact
同義詞：cushion, buffer
5. make less severe or harsh
同義詞：mince, moderate
6. make soft or softer
7. become soft or softer

習慣用語

soften up [美俚](用對肉體或精神的折磨)使軟化;【軍】(進攻前進行猛烈轟炸等)削弱(對方的抵抗力), 破壞(對方的士氣)