the quality of changing shape easily when pressed; the quality of not being stiff or hard 柔软度: 按压时容易改变形状的质量;不僵硬的品质I rested back against the softness of the pillows. 我靠在柔软的枕头上休息。
the quality of being less hard than average 硬度较低的;较软的 woods of moderate softness 适度柔软的木材
the quality of being smooth and pleasant to touch 柔滑的;细滑的;细腻的 the softness of her skin 她皮肤的柔滑
the quality of not having sharp angles or hard edges 无棱角的;轮廓不鲜明的;线条柔和的 the softness of the shadows in the moonlight 月光下阴影的柔和
the quality in light of being pleasant and relaxing to the eyes because it is not too bright 柔软度: 由于不太亮而使眼睛感到愉悦和放松的品质the softness of the evening light 柔和的晚光
the quality in rain or wind of not being strong or violent synonym lightness (3)不强烈的;小的;和缓的 the softness of the late afternoon breeze 傍晚微风的柔和
the quality of not being loud, in a way that is usually pleasant and gentle 柔软度: 通常在愉快和温和的状态下不大声的质量I knew it was him from the softness of his voice. 我从他柔和的声音中知道是他。
the quality of being kind and showing sympathy; the quality of being easily affected by other people's pain and problems 柔和: 善良和有同情心的品质;容易受到他人痛苦和问题影响的质量They mistook his calmness for softness. 他们把他的冷静误认为是软弱。
- (usually disapproving)
the fact of not being strict or severe, or of not being strict or severe enough synonym leniency不(够)严厉的;态度偏软的;(对…)心慈手软的 Their softness on this issue has lost them a huge number of votes. 他们在这个问题上的软弱让他们失去了大量的选票。
- (informal, disapproving)
the fact of not being brave enough; the fact of wanting to be safe and comfortable 畏首畏尾的;不够泼辣的;但求安稳的 He worked to erase his reputation for softness. 他努力抹去自己温柔的名声。
- (disapproving)
the quality of not involving much work and being too easy and comfortable 轻松的;安逸的 He spoke with contempt of the softness of modern life. 他轻蔑地谈到现代生活的柔软。
the quality in water of not containing much calcium and other mineral salts and therefore being good for washing 柔软度: 水中的钙质和其他无机盐含量不高,因此易于洗涤the softness of the water 水的软性
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phonetics )语音学 the quality of not sounding hard, for example ‘c’ in city and ‘g’ in general 发软音的(如 city 中 c 字母和 general 中 g 字母的发音)