soften

动词 soften:

1. make (images or sounds) soft or softer
2. lessen in force or effect
   同义词：dampen, damp, weaken, break
3. give in, as to influence or pressure
   同义词：yield, relent
4. protect from impact
   同义词：cushion, buffer
5. make less severe or harsh
   同义词：mince, moderate
6. make soft or softer
7. become soft or softer

1. The more you soften a request, the more polite it becomes.
   你愈使请求柔婉，请求就愈变为客气。
2. She needed to soften her request to make it as polite and courteous as she could.
   她需要使请求语气柔婉，以便尽可能把它变成有礼貌与客气。
3. He was softened into tears.
   他被感动得流下了眼泪。