| 单词 | soft |
| 释义 | soft —soft /sɒft/ aep /sɑːft/ adjective (GENTLE) B1 not forceful, loud, or easily noticed: » a soft voice/sound» soft music/lighting» a soft glowThesaurus+: ↑Tender and gentle , ↑Kind and thoughtfulF0 DISAPPROVING not severe or forceful enough, especially in criticizing or punishing someone who has done something wrong: » She thinks I'm too soft on the kids when they misbehave.» The government can't be seen to be taking a soft line (= not being severe enough) with criminals.Thesaurus+: ↑Tender and gentle , ↑Kind and thoughtfulsoftness /ˈsɒft.nəs/ aep /ˈsɑːft-/ noun [U]• • • Extra Examples:» the soft flicker of candlelight» Palm trees swayed lazily in the soft breeze.» He put on some soft music and turned the lights down in order to give the room a bit more atmosphere.» I heard the soft mutter of voices in the next room.» He spoke with a soft Irish accent.adjective (NOT HARD) A2 not hard or firm: » soft ground» a soft pillow/mattress» soft cheese» I like chocolates with soft centres.» Soft tissue, such as flesh, allows X-rays through.Thesaurus+: ↑Soft and fluffyA2 describes things, especially parts of the body, that are not hard or rough and feel pleasant and smooth when touched: » soft lips/cheeks/skin/hair» soft leatherThesaurus+: ↑Soft and fluffyF0 INFORMAL DISAPPROVING Someone who is soft is not very healthy and strong: » Look at you! You need more exercise. You're going/getting soft.Thesaurus+: ↑Weakness and vulnerabilitysoftness /ˈsɒft.nəs/ aep /ˈsɑːft-/ noun [U]Word Builder:–Nouns: softness–Adjectives: soft–Verbs: soften–Adverbs: softly • • • Extra Examples:» I like soft French cheeses such as Brie and Camembert.» Sleeping on a bed that is too soft can be bad for your back.» Bananas and other soft fruits bruise easily.» The material was soft to the touch.» He loved the feel of her soft hair against his skin.adjective UK (EASY) ► F0 not difficult: » He's got a pretty soft job - he hardly seems to do anything all day.Thesaurus+: ↑Easiness and simplicitysoftness /ˈsɒft.nəs/ aep /ˈsɑːft-/ noun [U]adjective [before noun] (DRUGS) ► F0 Soft drugs are illegal drugs that many people think are not dangerous.Thesaurus+: ↑Drugs - general words , ↑Specific types of drug |
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