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词汇归类： CET4,TEM4,考研,CET6,中高频词,基本词汇

近义词： tender,flexible,supple,pliable,delicate,elastic

反义词： coarse,stern,hard,rough,firm,loud

soft词义

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adj. 软的，柔软的；温柔的，温和的；软弱的；笨的adv. 柔软地；温和地n. 柔性；柔软的东西；柔软部分

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名词: softness;

中文词源

soft 柔软的，柔和的

来自古英语 softe,柔软的，舒服的，来自 Proto-Germanic*samftijaz,平的，均匀的，来自*somiz, 一致的，来自 PIE*sem,一，一起，词源同 same,some,simple.引申诸相关词义。

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1. In the background, in soft focus, we see his smiling wife.: 在背景部分，我们可以看到他妻子面带微笑的蒙影像。

2. Choose a soft, medium or firm mattress to suit their individual needs.: 针对他们各人不同的需要挑选柔软、软硬适中或者坚硬的床垫。

3. The President could continue to bash Democrats as being soft on crime.: 总统可能会继续抨击民主党人对待犯罪活动心慈手软。

4. She sighed, then continued in a soft, calm voice.: 她叹了口气，然后继续用温柔、平静的声音说下去。

5. I think more customers probably prefer a soft sell.: 我认为更多的顾客也许更喜欢软性推销。

soft英文词源

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soft: soft: [OE] Soft goes back to a prehistoric West Germanic *samft-, which also produced German sanft ‘gentle, easy, smooth’ and Dutch zacht ‘soft’. It may go back ultimately to the prehistoric base *sōrn- ‘fitting, agreeable’, source of English seem and seemly.
=> seem, seemly
soft (adj.): Old English softe, earlier sefte, "gentle, mild-natured; easeful, comfortable, calm, undisturbed; luxurious," from West Germanic *samfti, from Proto-Germanic *samftijaz "level, even, smooth, gentle, soft" (cognates: Old Saxon safti, Old High German semfti, German sanft; and from a variant form with -ch- for -f-, Middle Dutch sachte, Dutch zacht, German sacht), from root *som- "fitting, agreeable."

From c. 1200 of material things, "not stiff, not coarse, fine; yielding to weight." From late 14c. of wind, rain, etc. Of sounds, "quiet, not loud," from early 13c. Of words, "mild, restrained; courteous" mid-14c. From late 14c. as "indulgent," also "physically feeble; easily overcome, lacking manly courage." From 1755 of water ("relatively free from mineral salts"), from 1789 of coal. Meaning "foolish, simple, silly" is attested from 1620s; earlier "easily moved or swayed; soft-hearted, sympathetic; docile" (early 13c.). In reference to drinks, "non-alcoholic" from 1880. As an adverb, Old English softe "gently;" late 13c. as "quietly." As an interjection from 1540s.

Soft landing is from 1958 and the U.S. space program. Adjective soft-core (in reference to pornography) is from 1966 (see hardcore). Soft rock as a music style is attested from 1969. Soft sell is from 1955. Soft-shoe as a dancing style is attested from 1927. Soft-boiled is from 1757 of eggs; of persons, ideas, etc., 1930 (compare half-baked). Soft-focus (adj.) of camera shots is from 1917. The softer sex "women collectively" is from 1640s.

soft实用场景例句

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soft margarine: 软人造黄油

soft feather pillows: 柔软的羽毛枕头

The grass was soft and springy.: 草柔软而有弹性。

soft rocks such as limestone: 诸如石灰岩之类的软岩

soft cheeses: 软奶酪

soft skin: 柔滑的皮肤

This season's fashions focus on warm tones and soft lines.: 本季时装主要流行暖色调和柔和线条。

The moon's pale light cast soft shadows.: 淡淡的月光投下柔和的暗影。

a soft pink: 柔和的粉红色

the soft glow of candlelight: 柔和的烛光

A soft breeze rustled the trees.: 微风吹拂，树叶飒飒作响。

soft background music: 轻柔的背景音乐

a soft voice: 柔和悦耳的嗓音

Julia's soft heart was touched by his grief.: 朱莉娅心肠软，见他悲伤动了恻隐之心。

Regular use of a body lotion will keep the skin soft and supple...: 经常使用润肤露可使皮肤柔软而富有弹性。

When it's dry, brush the hair using a soft, nylon baby brush.: 当头发干后，用柔软的婴儿用尼龙发刷梳理头发。

She lay down on the soft, comfortable bed...: 她在柔软而舒适的床上躺了下来。

Add enough milk to form a soft dough.: 加入足量的牛奶，使面团变得柔软。

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，女人味十足。

...the soft curves of her body.: 她柔和的身体曲线

There was a soft tapping on my door...: 有人在轻轻地敲我的门。

When he woke again he could hear soft music.: 他再次醒来时，听见了轻柔的音乐声。

The president says the measure is soft and weak on criminals...: 总统说这一举措对犯罪分子过于宽容，力度太小。

He had initially thought Byrnes too soft with the Russians.: 原先他还以为伯恩斯对俄国人过于手软呢。

Her rather tough and worldly exterior hides a very soft and sensitive heart.: 她那强硬而世故的外表下掩藏着一颗温柔而敏感的心。

The regime at Latchmere could be seen as a soft option...: 在拉奇米尔建立政权可以视为一个简便易行的选择。

There is no way that 20 years of soft living could be lost in the first 30 minutes' exercise.: 20 年轻松舒适的生活是绝对不可能经过首次 30 分钟的训练就能放弃的。

Women who carry cash about in the streets, as they very often have to, are a very soft target.: 必须经常携带现金上街的女性特别容易受到攻击。

Terry had a soft spot for me...: 特里非常疼我。

I have a soft spot for London Zoo.: 我特别喜欢伦敦动物园。

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