soft-spoken

soft-spo·ken

(sôft′spō′kən, sŏft′-)adj.1. Speaking with a soft or gentle voice: a soft-spoken instructor.2. Smooth; ingratiating: a soft-spoken attempt at bribery.

soft-spoken

adj 1. speaking or said with a soft gentle voice 2. able to persuade or impress by glibness of tongue

soft′-spo′ken

adj. 1. speaking with a soft or gentle voice; mild. 2. (of words) softly or mildly spoken; persuasive. [1600–10]

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Adj.

soft-spoken - having a speaking manner that is not loud or harsh; "she was always soft-spoken"soft - (of sound) relatively low in volume; "soft voices"; "soft music"

Translations

soft

(soft) adjective1. not hard or firm; easily changing shape when pressed. a soft cushion.软的2. pleasantly smooth to the touch. The dog has a soft, silky coat.松软的3. not loud. a soft voice.柔和的4. (of colour) not bright or harsh. a soft pink. （颜色）柔和的 5. not strict (enough). You are too soft with him.软弱的6. (of a drink) not alcoholic. At the party they were serving soft drinks as well as wine and spirits. 不含酒精的（软饮料） 7. childishly weak, timid or silly. Don't be so soft – the dog won't hurt you.胆怯的ˈsoftly adverb柔软地ˈsoftness noun温柔soften (ˈsofn) verb to make or become soft or softer, less strong or less painful. The thick walls softened the noise of the explosion. 软化，减弱，少痛苦 ˌsoft-ˈboiled adjective (of eggs) slightly boiled, so that the yolk is still soft. She likes her eggs soft-boiled. （蛋）煮得半熟的 ˌsoft-ˈhearted adjective kind-hearted and generous. He had been given some money by a soft-hearted aunt.好心肠的ˌsoft-ˈspoken adjective having a gentle voice or manner. She was a soft-spoken woman with a shy smile.说话温柔的ˈsoftware noun computer programs, as opposed to the machines themselves (ˈhardware). 软件ˈsoftwood noun, adjective (of) the wood of a conebearing tree eg a pine. softwood furniture.软木材have a soft spot for to have a weakness for (someone or something) because of great affection. He's always had a soft spot for his youngest son. 易受打动的（感情）

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adj having a speaking manner that is not loud or harsh

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