soft /sɒft/ CET4 TEM4 ( softer, softest )

• 1. 

  ADJ Something that is soft is pleasant to touch, and not rough or hard. 柔软的

  例：

  Regular use of a body lotion will keep the skin soft and supple.

  定期使用润肤乳液可以使皮肤保持柔软光滑。

  例：

  When it's dry, brush the hair using a soft, nylon baby brush.

  天气干燥时，用婴儿用的软尼龙刷子梳头发。

• 2. 

  softness N-UNCOUNT 柔软

  例：

  The sea air robbed her hair of its softness.

  海边的空气有损她头发的柔滑。

• 3. 

  ADJ Something that is soft changes shape or bends easily when you press it. 软的

  例：

  She lay down on the soft, comfortable bed.

  她躺到柔软舒适的床上。

  例：

  Add enough milk to form a soft dough.

  加足牛奶，以便揉成一个软面团。

• 4. 

  ADJ Something that has a soft appearance has smooth curves rather than sharp or distinct edges. (外观) 柔和的

  例：

  This is a smart, yet soft and feminine look.

  这是一张透着精明的面孔，但是线条柔和、女性味十足。

• 5. 

  softly ADV 柔和地 [ADV with v]

  例：

  She wore a softly tailored suit.

  她穿了件剪裁柔和得体的套装。

• 6. 

  ADJ 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. (声音、光线或色彩) 柔和的

  例：

  There was a soft tapping on my door.

  有人在轻轻地敲我的房门。

• 7. 

  softly ADV 柔和地 [ADV with v]

  例：

  She crossed the softly lit room.

  她穿过灯光柔和的房间。

• 8. 

  ADJ If you are soft on someone, you do not treat them as strictly or severely as you should. 心慈手软的 [表不满]

  例：

  The president says the measure is soft and weak on criminals.

  总统说这项措施对罪犯来说太宽容、软弱了。

• 9. 

  ADJ If you say that someone has a soft heart, you mean that they are sensitive and sympathetic toward other people. 心肠软的; 有同情心的 [表赞许]

  例：

  Her rather tough and worldly exterior hides a very soft and sensitive heart.

  她那相当坚强而世故的外表下掩藏着一颗非常柔软敏感的心。

• 10. 

  ADJ You use soft to describe a way of life that is easy and involves very little work. 轻松的

  例：

  ...a soft life and easy living.

  …轻松安逸的生活。

• 11. 

  ADJ Soft water does not contain much of the mineral calcium and so makes bubbles easily when you use soap. (水) 软性的

  例：

  ...an area where the water is very soft.

  …一个水质很软的地区。

• 12. 

  ADJ Soft drugs are drugs, such as cannabis, which are illegal but which many people do not consider to be strong or harmful. (毒品) 毒性不强的 [英国英语] [ADJ n]