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softness

/ˈsɒft.nəs/

翻译: 名词,指柔软的性质或状态,包括物理上的易受压、柔韧,也比喻温柔、柔和或缺乏锐利。

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词语关系

noun

/ˈsɒft.nəs/B2formal
  • zh名词,指柔软的性质或状态,包括物理上的易受压、柔韧,也比喻温柔、柔和或缺乏锐利。

A noun referring to the quality or state of being soft, encompassing physical properties such as yielding to pressure, as well as metaphorical qualities like gentleness, mildness, or lack of harshness.

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  1. Physical pliabilityB1formal

    The property of yielding easily to pressure and being easily shaped or cut.

    zh柔软

    • The softness of the clay made it easy to mold.
    • She loved the softness of the velvet fabric.
    • The mattress's softness provided a comfortable night's sleep.

    同义词ductilityflaccidityflexibilitylimpnessmalleabilitypliabilitysupplenesstractability

    反义词firmnesshardnessrigiditystiffness

  2. Poor physical conditionB2informal

    A state of being out of shape or physically unfit, often due to a life of ease.

    zh身体虚弱

    • His softness was evident after years of desk work.
    • The athlete's softness surprised the coach after the off-season.
    • A life of luxury had led to a certain softness in his physique.

    同义词debilityflabbinessfrailtyunfitnessweakness

    反义词fitnesshardinesstoughness

  3. Mild weatherB1formal

    The quality of weather that is pleasantly mild and soothing.

    zh温和

    • The softness of the spring breeze was refreshing.
    • They enjoyed the softness of the evening air.
    • The softness of the climate made the region popular with tourists.

    同义词balminessclemencygentlenessmildnesstemperateness

  4. Economic declineC1formal

    A state of declining economic conditions or a market downturn.

    zh经济疲软

    • The softness in the housing market worried investors.
    • Economic softness led to lower consumer spending.
    • Analysts predicted a period of softness in the tech sector.

    同义词declinedownturnslacknessslowdownslumpsofteningweakness

    反义词boomstrength

  5. Quietness of soundB2formal

    A sound property characterized by being free from loudness or harshness.

    zh声音的柔和

    • The softness of her voice calmed the crying child.
    • He appreciated the softness of the music in the background.
    • The softness of the whisper made it hard to hear.

    同义词faintnessgentlenesshushquietquietness

    反义词harshnessloudnessnoisinessvolume

  6. Subdued visual qualityB2formal

    A visual property that is muted and free from brilliance or glare.

    zh柔和

    • The softness of the lighting created a romantic atmosphere.
    • The painting's softness gave it a dreamlike quality.
    • She preferred the softness of pastel colors over bright hues.

    同义词dimnessdullnessgentlenessmellownesssubduedness

    反义词brillianceglareharshness

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  1. Gentle demeanorB1formal

    Acting in a manner that is gentle, mild, and even-tempered.

    zh温柔

    • His softness in dealing with the children made him a favorite teacher.
    • She handled the situation with remarkable softness and patience.
    • The leader's softness was mistaken for weakness by some.

    同义词gentlenesslenitymeeknessmildnessplaciditysweetnesstenderness

    反义词hardnessharshnessrigorroughnessseveritysternness

  2. Lack of sharpnessB2formal

    The quality of being indistinct and without clear outlines.

    zh柔和

    • The softness of the photograph gave it an old-fashioned feel.
    • The softness of the image was due to the fog.
    • He liked the softness of the pencil sketch.

    同义词blurrinessfuzzinessindistinctnessvagueness

    反义词distinctnesshardnesssharpness

  3. Effeminacy (derogatory)C1informal

    The trait of being effeminate, often used derogatorily to describe a man.

    zh娘娘腔(贬义)

    • He was criticized for his perceived softness by his peers.
    • The stereotype of softness in men is outdated.
    • She rejected the notion that softness in a man is a flaw.

    同义词cowardiceeffeminacysissinessspinelessnessunmanlinessweaknesswomanishness

  4. Leniency in judgmentB2formal

    A disposition to be forgiving or lenient when judging others.

    zh宽容

    • Her softness as a judge meant she often gave lighter sentences.
    • The manager's softness with deadlines frustrated the team.
    • His softness in grading made him popular among students.

    同义词clemencyforbearancegentlenessindulgenceleniencylenitymercymildnesstolerance

    反义词harshnessrigorseveritysternnessstrictness

词形
  • softnesses plural form
  • softnesses' possessive plural form
  • softness's possessive singular form
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