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单词 soft soap
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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024
ˈsoft ˈsoap, n. [uncountable]
  1. Informal Termsappealing talk that persuades someone;
    flattery.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024
soft′ soap′, 
    1. Informal Termspersuasive talk;
      flattery:to use soft soap to get one's way.
    2. the semifluid soap produced when potassium hydroxide is used in the saponification of a fat or an oil.
    • 1625–35

soft-soap  (sôft′sōp′, soft′-),USA pronunciation v.t. 
  1. Informal Termsto cajole;
    flatter.
  2. to apply soft soap to.

v.i. 
  1. to use soft soap in washing.
  • 1820–30

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
soft soap n
  1. another name for green soap
  2. informal flattering, persuasive, or cajoling talk
 vb soft-soap
  1. informal to use such talk on (a person)
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