soft

adjective

/sɒft/

/sɔːft/

(comparative softer, superlative softest)

Idioms

not hard不硬

changing shape easily when pressed; not stiff or hard软的；柔软的

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。
They lay down on the soft sand.他们躺在柔软的沙滩上。
These tomatoes have gone all soft.这些西红柿已经软得不行了。
The ground was soft and dry. 地面又软又干。
When the onion becomes soft, season with salt and pepper. 当洋葱变软时，用盐和胡椒调味。

Collocations Dictionaryverbs

be
feel
look
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adverb

extremely
fairly
very
…

less hard than average硬度较低的；较软的

soft rocks such as limestone诸如石灰岩之类的软岩
soft corals软珊瑚
soft cheeses软奶酪
the soft palate软腭

opposite hard

Collocations Dictionaryverbs

be
feel
look
…

adverb

extremely
fairly
very
…

not rough不粗糙

smooth and pleasant to touch柔滑的；细滑的；细腻的

soft skin柔滑的皮肤
a dress made from the finest, softest silk用最精细柔软的丝绸制作的连衣裙
The fabric has a beautifully soft texture.这布质地非常柔滑。
Clean the lens with a soft cloth.用软布清洁镜头。

opposite rough

Collocations Dictionaryverbs

be
feel
look
…

adverb

extremely
fairly
very
…

without angles/edges无棱角

not having sharp angles or hard edges无棱角的；轮廓不鲜明的；线条柔和的

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。

light/colours光线；色彩

[usually before noun] not too bright, in a way that is pleasant and relaxing to the eyes柔和的；悦目的

a soft pink柔和的粉红色
the soft glow of candlelight柔和的烛光

opposite harsh

The paint needs to be thinned in order to obtain softer tones.油漆需要稀释，以获得更柔和的色调。
The roofs shone in the soft evening light.屋顶在柔和的晚光下闪闪发光。
Soft lighting is often used by restaurants to create atmosphere.餐厅经常使用柔和的灯光来营造气氛。

Topics Colours and Shapesc1

rain/wind风雨

not strong or violent不强烈的；小的；和缓的 synonym light

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

sounds声音

not loud, and usually pleasant and gentle轻的；轻柔的；柔和悦耳的 synonym quiet

He chose some soft background music and lit the candles.他选了轻柔的背景音乐，点燃了蜡烛。
She had a soft voice and a kind face.她声音柔和，面容慈祥。

kind善良

kind and showing sympathy; easily affected by other people’s pain and problems有同情心的；仁厚的；心肠软的

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。

opposite hardTopics Personal qualitiesc2

not strict不严厉

(usually disapproving) not strict or severe; not strict or severe enough不（够）严厉的；态度偏软的；（对…）心慈手软的 synonym lenient

soft (on somebody/something) The government is not becoming soft on crime.政府对犯罪行为并非日渐手软。
soft (with somebody) If you're too soft with these kids they'll never respect you.你要是太迁就这些孩子，他们永远不会尊敬你。
Critics say that this soft approach to truancy has failed.批评家说这种处理逃学的温和方法已经失败了。

opposite tough

crazy失去理智

(informal, disapproving) stupid or crazy愚蠢的；没头脑的；脑子发昏的

He must be going soft in the head.他准是脑子出毛病了。

Topics Personal qualitiesc2

not brave/tough enough不够勇敢／顽强

(informal, disapproving) not brave enough; wanting to be safe and comfortable畏首畏尾的；不够泼辣的；但求安稳的

Stay in a hotel? Don't be so soft. I want to camp out under the stars.住旅馆？别那么贪图安逸了。我想顶着星星露天宿营。

Topics Personal qualitiesc2

too easy太容易

(disapproving) not involving much work; too easy and comfortable轻松的；安逸的

They had got too used to the soft life at home.他们实在是过惯了家里的安逸生活。

opposite hard

water水

not containing mineral salts and therefore good for washing软性的（无矿盐因而适用于洗涤）

You won't need much soap—the water here is very soft.你不必多用肥皂，这儿的水很软。

opposite hard

drink饮料

not alcoholic轻松的选择；捷径

soft beverages无酒精饮料
‘What would you like to drink?’ ‘Oh, something soft—I'm driving.’“你想喝点什么？“哦，柔软的东西——我在开车。

consonants辅音

(phonetics语音学) 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） opposite hard

词源Old English sōfte ‘agreeable, calm, gentle’, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch zacht and German sanft.

Idioms

have a soft spot for somebody/something

(also Indian English have a soft corner for somebody/something)

(informal) to like somebody/something喜欢某人（或某物）
- She's always had a soft spot for you.她一直喜欢你。
Topics Preferences and decisionsc2

a soft/an easy touch

(informal) a person that you can easily persuade to do something, especially to give you money（尤指在钱财方面）有求必应的人，耳根子软的人
- Unfortunately, my father is no soft touch.可惜，我父亲并非有求必应。

a/an/the soft/easy option

(often disapproving) a choice that is thought to be easier because it involves less effort, difficulty, etc.轻松的选择；捷径
- They are anxious that the new course should not be seen as a soft option.他们盼望新办法不会被视为捷径。
- He decided to take the soft option and give them what they wanted. 他决定采取温和的选择，给他们他们想要的。
Topics Preferences and decisionsc2

词汇	soft
释义	soft adjective /sɒft/ /sɔːft/ (comparative softer, superlative softest) Idioms not hard不硬 changing shape easily when pressed; not stiff or hard软的；柔软的 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。 They lay down on the soft sand.他们躺在柔软的沙滩上。 These tomatoes have gone all soft.这些西红柿已经软得不行了。 The ground was soft and dry. 地面又软又干。 When the onion becomes soft, season with salt and pepper. 当洋葱变软时，用盐和胡椒调味。 Collocations Dictionaryverbs be feel look … adverb extremely fairly very … less hard than average硬度较低的；较软的 soft rocks such as limestone诸如石灰岩之类的软岩 soft corals软珊瑚 soft cheeses软奶酪 the soft palate软腭 opposite hard Collocations Dictionaryverbs be feel look … adverb extremely fairly very … not rough不粗糙 smooth and pleasant to touch柔滑的；细滑的；细腻的 soft skin柔滑的皮肤 a dress made from the finest, softest silk用最精细柔软的丝绸制作的连衣裙 The fabric has a beautifully soft texture.这布质地非常柔滑。 Clean the lens with a soft cloth.用软布清洁镜头。 opposite rough Collocations Dictionaryverbs be feel look … adverb extremely fairly very … without angles/edges无棱角 not having sharp angles or hard edges无棱角的；轮廓不鲜明的；线条柔和的 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。 light/colours光线；色彩 [usually before noun] not too bright, in a way that is pleasant and relaxing to the eyes柔和的；悦目的 a soft pink柔和的粉红色 the soft glow of candlelight柔和的烛光 opposite harsh The paint needs to be thinned in order to obtain softer tones.油漆需要稀释，以获得更柔和的色调。 The roofs shone in the soft evening light.屋顶在柔和的晚光下闪闪发光。 Soft lighting is often used by restaurants to create atmosphere.餐厅经常使用柔和的灯光来营造气氛。 Topics Colours and Shapesc1 rain/wind风雨 not strong or violent不强烈的；小的；和缓的 synonym light A soft breeze rustled the trees.微风吹拂，树叶飒飒作响。 sounds声音 not loud, and usually pleasant and gentle轻的；轻柔的；柔和悦耳的 synonym quiet He chose some soft background music and lit the candles.他选了轻柔的背景音乐，点燃了蜡烛。 She had a soft voice and a kind face.她声音柔和，面容慈祥。 kind善良 kind and showing sympathy; easily affected by other people’s pain and problems有同情心的；仁厚的；心肠软的 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。 opposite hardTopics Personal qualitiesc2 not strict不严厉 (usually disapproving) not strict or severe; not strict or severe enough不（够）严厉的；态度偏软的；（对…）心慈手软的 synonym lenient soft (on somebody/something) The government is not becoming soft on crime.政府对犯罪行为并非日渐手软。 soft (with somebody) If you're too soft with these kids they'll never respect you.你要是太迁就这些孩子，他们永远不会尊敬你。 Critics say that this soft approach to truancy has failed.批评家说这种处理逃学的温和方法已经失败了。 opposite tough crazy失去理智 (informal, disapproving) stupid or crazy愚蠢的；没头脑的；脑子发昏的 He must be going soft in the head.他准是脑子出毛病了。 Topics Personal qualitiesc2 not brave/tough enough不够勇敢／顽强 (informal, disapproving) not brave enough; wanting to be safe and comfortable畏首畏尾的；不够泼辣的；但求安稳的 Stay in a hotel? Don't be so soft. I want to camp out under the stars.住旅馆？别那么贪图安逸了。我想顶着星星露天宿营。 Topics Personal qualitiesc2 too easy太容易 (disapproving) not involving much work; too easy and comfortable轻松的；安逸的 They had got too used to the soft life at home.他们实在是过惯了家里的安逸生活。 opposite hard water水 not containing mineral salts and therefore good for washing软性的（无矿盐因而适用于洗涤） You won't need much soap—the water here is very soft.你不必多用肥皂，这儿的水很软。 opposite hard drink饮料 not alcoholic轻松的选择；捷径 soft beverages无酒精饮料 ‘What would you like to drink?’ ‘Oh, something soft—I'm driving.’“你想喝点什么？“哦，柔软的东西——我在开车。 consonants辅音 (phonetics语音学) 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） opposite hard 词源Old English sōfte ‘agreeable, calm, gentle’, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch zacht and German sanft. Idioms have a soft spot for somebody/something (also Indian English have a soft corner for somebody/something) (informal) to like somebody/something喜欢某人（或某物） She's always had a soft spot for you.她一直喜欢你。 Topics Preferences and decisionsc2 a soft/an easy touch (informal) a person that you can easily persuade to do something, especially to give you money（尤指在钱财方面）有求必应的人，耳根子软的人 Unfortunately, my father is no soft touch.可惜，我父亲并非有求必应。 a/an/the soft/easy option (often disapproving) a choice that is thought to be easier because it involves less effort, difficulty, etc.轻松的选择；捷径 They are anxious that the new course should not be seen as a soft option.他们盼望新办法不会被视为捷径。 He decided to take the soft option and give them what they wanted. 他决定采取温和的选择，给他们他们想要的。 Topics Preferences and decisionsc2
随便看	goes by goes down goes far goes in goes off goes on goes out goes round goes together goes to pieces goes to pot goes to sleep goes to the dogs goes under goes up goes wrong go, etc. to extremes/an extreme go far go far enough go-faster stripes go-faster-stripes gofer go-fer gofers go-fers