新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

soft

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[ADJ]

    ADJ. 形容词
  • softer , softest

    1柔软的

    Something that is soft is pleasant to touch, and not rough or hard.

    双语例句

    例:

    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。

    例:

    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软的

    Something that is soft changes shape or bends easily when you press it.

    双语例句

    例:

    She lay down on the soft, comfortable bed.

    她在柔软而舒适的床上躺了下来。

    例:

    Add enough milk to form a soft dough.

    加入足量的牛奶,使面团变得柔软。

    3(外观)线条柔和的

    Something that has a soft appearance has smooth curves rather than sharp or distinct edges.

    近义词

    gentle

    双语例句

    例:

    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、女人味十足。

    4(声音、光线或色彩)柔和的

    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.

    近义词

    gentle

    双语例句

    例:

    There was a soft tapping on my door.

    有人在轻轻地敲我的房门。

    5心慈手软的

    If you are soft on someone, you do not treat them as strictly or severely as you should.

    双语例句

    例:

    The president says the measure is soft and weak on criminals.

    总统说这项措施对犯罪分子过于宽容、力度太小。

    6心肠软的 , 有同情心的

    If you say that someone has a soft heart, you mean that they are sensitive and sympathetic towards other people.

    双语例句

    例:

    Her rather tough and worldly exterior hides a very soft and sensitive heart.

    她那坚强而世故的外表下掩藏着一颗温柔而敏感的心。

    7轻松的

    You use soft to describe a way of life that is easy and involves very little work.

    近义词

    easy

    双语例句

    例:

    a soft life and easy living.

    轻松安逸的生活。

    8(水)软性的

    Soft water does not contain much of the mineral calcium and so makes bubbles easily when you use soap.

    双语例句

    例:

    an area where the water is very soft.

    一个水质很软的地区。

    9(毒品)毒性不强的

    Soft drugs are drugs, such as cannabis, which are illegal but which many people do not consider to be strong or harmful.