mellow

• 形容人、声音或味道柔和、温润、放松。

Describes a person, sound, or flavor that is soft, gentle, and relaxed.

1. Relaxed and unhurriedB1informal

   Having a calm, gentle, and easygoing nature; not rushed or stressed.

   温和从容

   • After the yoga session, she felt very mellow.
   • He has a mellow personality and never gets angry.
   • We spent a mellow evening listening to soft music.

   同义词calmeasygoinggentlelaid-backpeacefulrelaxedserenetranquilunhurried

   反义词agitatedanxiousedgyjitterystressedtense

2. Aged and flavorfulB2formal

   Having a rich, smooth, and pleasant flavor that develops over time, often used for food or drink.

   醇厚陈香

   • This cheese has a wonderfully mellow taste.
   • The wine becomes more mellow after a few years of aging.
   • He prefers a mellow coffee with low acidity.

   同义词ageddevelopedfull-bodiedmaturemellowedrichripeseasonedsmooth

3. Gentle through experienceB2formal

   Having become kind, calm, and understanding as a result of age or life experience.

   温和

   • With age, he grew more mellow and forgiving.
   • Her mellow wisdom came from years of teaching.
   • The old dog had a mellow temperament, unlike his younger self.

   同义词gentlematuredseasonedsoftenedtemperedtolerantunderstandingwise

   反义词bittercallouscynicalhardenedharsh

4. Mildly intoxicatedC1slang

   In a state of slight and pleasant drunkenness or drug-induced relaxation.

   微醺

   • After a couple of beers, he felt pleasantly mellow.
   • They were all mellow from the effects of the music and the wine.
   • He described the feeling as mellow and carefree.

   同义词merrytipsy

• 副词，意为“放松地、柔和地或从容地”。常用于非正式语境中描述动作的方式，传达平静、平缓或圆润的感觉。

An adverb meaning 'in a relaxed, gentle, or unhurried manner.' It is often used informally to describe the way an action is performed, conveying a sense of calmness or smoothness. The form is identical to the adjective.

1. In a mellow mannerC2formal

   In a way that is soft, relaxed, or gentle.

   柔和地

   • The music played mellow in the background.
   • He spoke mellow, calming the anxious crowd.
   • The evening light fell mellow across the fields.

   同义词calmlygentlymildlypeacefullyplacidlysmoothlysoothinglytranquilly

• 动词，表示使某物或某人变得更放松、柔和或强度减弱，或随时间推移逐渐变得如此。

A verb used to indicate the process of becoming or making something more relaxed, gentle, or less intense over time.

1. To soften or make mellowB2formal

   To make something softer, smoother, or more mature in character or quality.

   使柔和

   • Time and experience mellowed his harsh personality.
   • The aging process mellows the flavor of the cheese.
   • The sun mellowed the colors of the painting over the years.

   同义词easematuremitigatemoderaterelaxripensmoothsoftentempertone down

   反义词agitatecoarsenhardenintensifyroughensharpen

2. To become more relaxed or easygoingB2informal

   To become calmer, more relaxed, and less intense in behavior or attitude.

   变得随和

   • He has mellowed a lot since he became a father.
   • She mellowed after a long vacation at the beach.
   • The loud music mellowed into a gentle melody.

   同义词calm downchill outease uploosen uprelaxsettle downsoftenunwind

   反义词agitatefesterhardenintensifytenseworsen

3. To make or grow more mellowB2formal

   To cause something or someone to become more gentle, mature, or less extreme.

   变得温和

   • The wine mellowed with age, becoming smoother.
   • His anger mellowed as he listened to her explanation.
   • The teacher's strictness mellowed over the years.

   同义词calmeasematuremoderaterelaxripensettlesmoothsoftentemper

   反义词aggravateexacerbatehardenintensifysharpen

短语动词变体mellow out