soft

• 形容某物不硬、不僵硬，触感柔软或易变形；也用于形容温柔、安静或柔和的特质。

Describes something that is not hard or firm; yielding to touch; also used to describe a gentle or quiet quality.

1. Not hard or firmA1formal

   Having a texture that is easy to press or shape; yielding to touch.

   软的

   • The pillow is very soft and comfortable.
   • She prefers a soft mattress for sleeping.
   • The bread is still soft and fresh.

   同义词downyimpressionablemalleablepliablespongysquishysuppletendervelvetyyielding

   反义词firmhardrigidsolidstiff

2. Gentle or quietA2formal

   Not loud, harsh, or forceful; gentle in sound or manner.

   柔和或轻柔

   • He spoke in a soft voice so as not to wake the baby.
   • The music was soft and relaxing.
   • She gave him a soft smile.

   同义词faintgentlehushedlowmildmuffledquietsmoothsubduedtender

   反义词forcefulharshloudroughstern

3. Not strict or lenientB1informal

   Not severe or demanding; easygoing.

   宽松

   • The teacher is too soft on the students.
   • He has a soft approach to discipline.
   • Some parents are soft with their children.

   同义词easygoingforbearinggentleindulgentlaxlenientmercifulpermissive

   反义词demandingfirmharshrigorousseveresternstricttoughunyielding

4. Lacking strength or resilienceB1informal

   Weak or not physically strong.

   软弱

   • After the illness, he felt soft and tired.
   • The athlete was criticized for being soft during the game.
   • She is soft when it comes to lifting heavy weights.

   同义词delicatefeeblefrailinfirmpunyweak

   反义词firmhardresilientstrongsturdytough

• 副词，表示“温柔地、轻轻地”，也可指动作轻柔、声音轻柔或力度小；常作状语使用，形式上多与形容词“soft”同形。

An adverb meaning "in a gentle, quiet, or smooth manner." It is used to describe actions performed with little force, pressure, or noise. The form is identical to the adjective and does not take the -ly ending.

1. Gently or quietlyB1informal

   In a gentle, quiet, or mild manner.

   轻柔地或安静地

   • She spoke soft to the crying child.
   • The music played soft in the background.
   • He tread soft so as not to wake the baby.

   同义词gentlylightlymildlytenderly

   反义词harshlyloudlyroughly