Word · Frequency #19512
softening
软化;变软
核心释义
the process of becoming soft or making something soft
- 1.
使某物变软的过程。
The process of making something soft.
- 2.
变软的过程。
The process of becoming soft.
使某物变软的过程。;变软的过程。
用法In use
The softening of the butter in the microwave took only a few seconds.
用法提示:这里的 softening 是名词,表示“变软的过程”。
A gradual softening of the clay makes it easier to shape into a pot.
用法提示:这里的 softening 是名词,与 gradual 搭配,指“逐渐变软”这一过程。
She noticed the softening of the chocolate in the warm car.
用法提示:这里的 softening 是名词,说明巧克力变软的过程或结果。
the softening of sth
使用名词所有格或of结构表示被软化的事物。
The softening of the metal is achieved by heating.
金属的软化是通过加热实现的。
undergo softening
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- water softening
- 硬水软化
- Water softening removes minerals that cause limescale.硬水软化可去除产生水垢的矿物质。
- softening point
- 软化点
- This plastic has a relatively low softening point.这种塑料的软化点相对较低。
- softening agent
- 软化剂
- Add a softening agent to the mixture.向混合物中加入软化剂。
- softening process
- 软化过程
- The softening process takes several hours.软化过程需要几个小时。
- gradual softening
- 逐渐软化
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
记住 soft(软)加 -ening,想象冰淇淋融化变软,即 softening(软化)。
语境与语域Context & Register
语域:neutral 常见场景:日常描述物体质地变化、技术或科学说明、经济或商业报道 该词为中性语体,在口语和书面语中都比较常见,通常指‘变软’或‘使变软’的过程。使用时无需特别正式或随意,视具体语境灵活运用即可。
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
这些词都与 softening 一样以 -ening 结尾,拼写相似,但重读元音不同,所以都不是完整韵词;softening(/ˈsɔfniŋ/)的重读元音是 /ɔ/。注意:softening、listening、fastening 的 t 不发音;threatening、straightening 中的 t 通常发音或弱化,不可照拼写读。
一起学习词形Learn the forms together
页面下方列出了常见词形变化。学习时注意它们在句子中的语法位置。
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