| 单词 | soft |
| 释义 | soft (sɒft , US sɔːft ) Word forms: softer , softest 1. adjective A2 Something that is soft is pleasant to touch, and not rough or hard. Regular use of a body lotion will keep the skin soft and supple. When it's dry, brush the hair using a soft, nylon baby brush. ...warm, soft, white towels. ...the soft skin on the baby's face. Synonyms: velvety, smooth, silky, furry softness uncountable noun B2 The sea air robbed her hair of its softness. 2. adjective A2 Something that is soft changes shape or bends easily when you press it. She lay down on the soft, comfortable bed. Add enough milk to form a soft dough. ...soft cheese. Synonyms: yielding, flexible, pliable, cushioned 3. adjective B2 Something that has a soft appearance has smooth curves rather than sharp or distinct edges. This is a smart, yet soft and feminine look. softly adverb [ADVERB with verb] The old man had a softly wrinkled face. ...a fresh, modern hairstyle which has long layers falling softly on the neck. 4. adjective B1 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. There was a soft tapping on my door. When he woke again he could hear soft music. ...a soft Irish accent. ...soft muted colours. A soft spring rain had fallen all day. Synonyms: quiet, low, gentle, sweet softly adverb [ADVERB with verb] B2 'I'm sorry,' he said softly. She crossed the softly lit room. She bent forward and kissed him softly. 5. adjective [usually verb-link ADJECTIVE] If you are soft on someone, you do not treat them as strictly or severely as you should do. [disapproval] The president says the measure is soft and weak on criminals. [+ on] He had initially thought Byrnes too soft with the Russians. Synonyms: lenient, easy-going, lax, liberal 6. adjective If you say that someone has a soft heart, you mean that they are sensitive and sympathetic towards other people. [approval] Her rather tough and worldly exterior hides a very soft and sensitive heart. Synonyms: kind, tender, sentimental, compassionate 7. adjective You use soft to describe a way of life that is easy and involves very little work. The regime at Latchmere could be seen as a soft option. There is no way that 20 years of soft living could be lost in the first 30 minutes' exercise. 8. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] Soft drugs are drugs, such as cannabis, which are illegal but which many people do not consider to be strong or harmful. 9. adjective A soft target is a place or person that can easily be attacked. People who carry a lot of cash about are a very soft target. 10. adjective Soft water does not contain much of the mineral calcium and so makes bubbles easily when you use soap. 11. to have a soft spot for someone phrase If you have a soft spot for someone or something, you feel a great deal of affection for them or like them a lot. Terry had a soft spot for me. I have a soft spot for London Zoo. 12. a soft touch phrase If you say that someone is a soft touch or an easy touch, you mean that they can easily be persuaded to lend you money or to do things for you. [informal] Mr Wilson is no soft touch. Pamela was an easy touch when she needed some cash. Idioms: have a soft spot for someone to like or care about someone a lot It looked to me as if Tom had a soft spot for Emily. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers someone is a soft touch said to mean that it is easy to make someone do what you want, or to make them agree with you Pamela was always a soft touch when Michael needed some cash. Easy Learning Idioms Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers Collocations: soft eyes With soft eyes, rugged features and broken nose, he had the look of a trammelled hero. Times, Sunday Times His soft eyes begged us to accept without commotion. Christianity Today He had these big, soft eyes and this most wonderful smile. Times, Sunday Times Her surprisingly soft eyes filled with tears when talking about that formative event. Times, Sunday Times She saves her best for a soft surface, too. The Sun There have been excuses on all three starts since that classic win and, back on a soft surface for the first time since, she can make all the running. Times, Sunday Times I covered the polished concrete floor with a rich, masculine rug that anchored the room and provided a soft surface underfoot. Globe and Mail Many impacts are unpredictable: they may involve a soft surface, or an off-axis grazing impact. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The most common soft surface types are grass and gravel. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 Tottenham have been widely accused of having a soft underbelly. The Sun (2015) But two goals in two minutes underlined the soft underbelly. The Sun (2008) This Arsenal side have a soft underbelly and could well end up with another stuffing today. The Sun (2014) In the past, they have been hampered by a soft underbelly. The Sun (2013) His study is pitched right in capitalism's soft underbelly. Times, Sunday Times (2014) The advertisement, which has been lampooned mercilessly, shows her speaking in a soft voice against a smoky grey background and tinkling piano music. Times, Sunday Times (2010) The knocking, the soft voice, recurred throughout the day and into the night. DREAMS OF INNOCENCE Translations: Chinese: 软的, 柔和的 Japanese: 柔らかい, 静かな |
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