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soft + noun
He responded with soft words.
他用委婉的话语回应。
软的；柔软的
softer — comparative of soft
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软的；柔软的
yielding readily to pressure or weight
He responded with soft words.
他用委婉的话语回应。
容易在压力下变形
Easily giving way under pressure.
柔软的
yielding readily to pressure or weight
光滑柔软的
Smooth and flexible; not rough, rugged, or harsh.
温和仁慈的；安抚性的
compassionate and kind; conciliatory
When she told him the bad news, she used a soft tone so he wouldn't be too shocked.
她告诉他这个坏消息时用了委婉的语气，以免他太震惊。
AI contextual example
His criticism was softer than usual, and the staff accepted it more easily.
他的批评比平时委婉，员工们更容易接受了。
AI contextual example
Her refusal was soft but clear, so no one felt rejected.
她的拒绝委婉但明确，所以没有人感到被拒绝。
AI contextual example
he was soft on his children
他对孩子很心软。
WordNet
He responded with soft words.
他用委婉的话语回应。
表示态度温和、不严厉。
The teacher was soft with the students.
老师对学生很委婉。
Her tone was soft in the negotiation.
她在谈判中语气委婉。
Not this
She speaks very soft.
Use this
She speaks very softly.
错误：将形容词“soft”用作副词修饰动词“speak”。英语中，修饰动词需用副词形式“softly”。
Not this
My teacher is a soft person.
Use this
My teacher is a gentle person.
错误：用“soft”描述人性格时，中文“温柔”常被直译为“soft”，但英语中“soft”多含“软弱”贬义，描述性格温和宜用“gentle”。
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易于被说服的人
He's a soft touch when it comes to lending money.
在借钱方面，他是个好说话的人。
感情上的弱点
She has a soft spot for stray animals.
她对流浪动物特别心软。
轻柔的声音
She spoke in a soft voice.
她用轻柔的声音说话。
软着陆
The economy is expected to have a soft landing.
预计经济将实现软着陆。
软技能
Employers value soft skills like communication.
雇主看重沟通等软技能。
对…情有独钟
She has a soft spot for stray cats.
她对流浪猫情有独钟。
容易被说服或利用的人
Don't ask him for a loan; he's a soft touch.
别找他借钱，他太容易答应了。
温和推销
The ad uses a soft sell approach to attract customers.
这则广告采用温和推销的方式来吸引顾客。
柔软的猫咪，温暖的猫咪，毛茸茸的小球
In 'The Big Bang Theory,' Sheldon sings 'Soft kitty, warm kitty' to comfort himself.
在《生活大爆炸》中，谢尔顿唱着'柔软的猫咪，温暖的猫咪'来安慰自己。
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软（soft）→ 说话柔软，即委婉。
该义项表示“委婉”，通常用于表达礼貌或避免冒犯，常见于正式交流、礼貌请求、拒绝或批评等场合。语域偏正式但也用于日常对话，属于混合语域。
No words exactly rhyme with 'soft' (pronounced /sɑft/). The words below share the '-oft' spelling but have a different vowel sound: /ɔft/ instead of /ɑft/.
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