soft
柯林斯词典
1. ADJ Something that is soft is pleasant to touch, and not rough or hard. 柔软的
Regular use of a body lotion will keep the skin soft and supple. 定期使用润肤乳液可以使皮肤保持柔软光滑。
When it's dry, brush the hair using a soft, nylon baby brush. 天气干燥时,用婴儿用的软尼龙刷子梳头发。
2. softnessN-UNCOUNT 柔软
The sea air robbed her hair of its softness. 海边的空气有损她头发的柔滑。
3. ADJ Something that is soft changes shape or bends easily when you press it. 软的
She lay down on the soft, comfortable bed. 她躺到柔软舒适的床上。
Add enough milk to form a soft dough. 加足牛奶,以便揉成一个软面团。
4. ADJ Something that has a soft appearance has smooth curves rather than sharp or distinct edges. (外观) 柔和的
This is a smart, yet soft and feminine look. 这是一张透着精明的面孔,但是线条柔和、女性味十足。
5. softlyADV 柔和地[ADV with v]
She wore a softly tailored suit. 她穿了件剪裁柔和得体的套装。
6. ADJ Something that is soft is very gentle and has no force. For example, a soft sound or voice is quiet and not harsh. A soft light or colour is pleasant to look at because it is not bright. (声音、光线或色彩) 柔和的
There was a soft tapping on my door. 有人在轻轻地敲我的房门。
7. softlyADV 柔和地[ADV with v]
She crossed the softly lit room. 她穿过灯光柔和的房间。
8. ADJ If you are soft on someone, you do not treat them as strictly or severely as you should. 心慈手软的[表不满]
The president says the measure is soft and weak on criminals. 总统说这项措施对罪犯来说太宽容、软弱了。
9. ADJ If you say that someone has a soft heart, you mean that they are sensitive and sympathetic toward other people. 心肠软的; 有同情心的[表赞许]
Her rather tough and worldly exterior hides a very soft and sensitive heart. 她那相当坚强而世故的外表下掩藏着一颗非常柔软敏感的心。
10. ADJ You use soft to describe a way of life that is easy and involves very little work. 轻松的
...a soft life and easy living. …轻松安逸的生活。
11. ADJ Soft water does not contain much of the mineral calcium and so makes bubbles easily when you use soap. (水) 软性的
...an area where the water is very soft. …一个水质很软的地区。
12. ADJ Soft drugs are drugs, such as cannabis, which are illegal but which many people do not consider to be strong or harmful. (毒品) 毒性不强的[英国英语] [ADJ n]
返回 soft
soft /sɒft/ (softer,softest)
剑桥词典
- I like soft French cheeses such as Brie and Camembert .
- Sleeping on a bed that is too soft can be bad for your back.
- Bananas and other soft fruits bruise easily .
- The material was soft to the touch .
- He loved the feel of her soft hair against his skin .
- the soft flicker of candlelight
- Palm trees swayed lazily in the soft breeze .
- He put on some soft music and turned the lights down in order to give the room a bit more atmosphere .
- I heard the soft mutter of voices in the next room .
- He spoke with a soft Irish accent .
soft adjective (NOT HARD)
not hard or firm软的,柔软的,松软的
soft ground 松软的地面
a soft pillow /mattress 软枕头/床垫
soft cheese 软奶酪
I like chocolates with soft centres . 我喜欢软质夹心巧克力。
Soft tissue , such as flesh , allows X-rays through. X光能穿透肌肉等软组织。
Soft things, especially parts of the body , are not hard or rough and feel pleasant and smooth when touched .
柔滑的,柔润的,柔软的
soft lips /cheeks /skin /hair 柔润的嘴唇/柔滑的双颊/柔滑的肌肤/柔顺的头发
soft leather 柔软的皮革
informal disapproving
Someone who is soft is not very healthy and strong
柔弱的,虚弱的
Look at you! You need more exercise . You're going/getting soft. 看看你!你需要多加锻炼,你的身体越来越虚弱了。
例句
soft adjective (GENTLE)
not forceful , loud , or easily noticed柔和的,轻柔的
a soft voice /sound 柔和的声音
soft music /lighting 轻柔的音乐/柔和的灯光
a soft glow 柔和的光
disapproving
not severe or forceful enough, especially in criticizing or punishing someone who has done something wrong
(尤指批评或处罚)力度不够的,不严厉的
She thinks I'm too soft on the kids when they misbehave . 她认为孩子们不守规矩的时候我的态度过于软弱。
The government can't be seen to be taking a soft line (= not being severe enough) with criminals . 政府不应该对犯罪分子心慈手软。
例句
soft adjective (EASY)
UKnot difficult
容易的,不困难的
He's got a pretty soft job - he hardly seems to do anything all day . 他的工作很轻松——似乎整天都没什么事。
soft adjective (WATER)
Soft water contains a low level of minerals and allows soap to make bubbles .
(水)软的(含矿物度低、能让肥皂起泡)
soft adjective (DRUGS)
[ 只用在名词前面的形容词 ]Soft drugs are illegal drugs that many people think are not dangerous .
(毒品)不易上瘾的,没什么危害的,软的
soft adjective (ECONOMY)
In a soft market /economy there are more goods for sale than there are people to buy them, so prices are usually low .
(市场或经济)疲软的
习语
be soft on sbsoft in the head 返回 soft