softness

英[sɒftnəs] 美[sɒftnəs]
  • n. 柔和；温柔
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详细释义

Noun:
  1. the property of giving little resistance to pressure and being easily cut or molded

  2. poor physical condition; being out of shape or out of condition (as from a life of ease and luxury)

  3. the quality of weather that is deliciously mild and soothing;

    "the day's heat faded into balminess"
    "the climate had the softness of the south of France"

  4. a state of declining economic condition;

    "orders have recently picked up after a period of extreme softness"
    "he attributes the disappointing results to softness in the economy"

  5. a sound property that is free from loudness or stridency;

    "and in softness almost beyond hearing"

  6. a visual property that is subdued and free from brilliance or glare;

    "the softness of the morning sky"

  7. acting in a manner that is gentle and mild and even-tempered;

    "his fingers have learned gentleness"
    "suddenly her gigantic power melted into softness for the baby"
    "even in the pulpit there are moments when mildness of manner is not enough"

  8. the quality of being indistinct and without sharp outlines

  9. the trait of being effeminate (derogatory of a man);

    "the students associated science with masculinity and arts with effeminacy"
    "Spartans accused Athenians of effeminateness"
    "he was shocked by the softness of the atmosphere surrounding the young prince, arising from the superfluity of the femininity that guided him"

  10. a disposition to be lenient in judging others;

    "softness is not something permitted of good leaders"

双语例句

1. This luxurious talcum lotion restores softness and suppleness to dehydrated skin.
这种奢侈的滑石润肤露能使缺水的皮肤恢复柔软与弹性。

来自柯林斯例句

2. The sea air robbed her hair of its softness.
海风使她的秀发不再柔滑。

来自柯林斯例句

3. The fineness and softness of the dress caught her attention.
裙子的精致和柔软引起了她的注意.

来自《简明英汉词典》

4. Her skin was admired for its velvety softness.
她的皮肤如天鹅绒般柔软,令人赞叹.

来自《简明英汉词典》

5. Softness can overcome strength.
柔能克刚.

来自《现代汉英综合大词典》

    用作名词 (n.)
    1. The softness of the breeze made him feel sleepy.
      柔和的微风使他昏昏欲睡。
    2. What softness and furry thickness of the tall pines about the shore!
      两岸挺拔的松树多么柔和，多么浓密！
    3. Meredith was entranced by the softness of his face.
      梅雷迪斯被他脸上的温柔神情迷惑了。
    4. I need softness, I need flirtation.
      我需要温柔，我需要调情。

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