softer

UK //ˈsɒftə//US //ˈsɔːftər//

词源

源自中古英语 'softe'（形容词），与古英语 'sōfte'（副词，意为“轻柔地”）相关，最终源于原始日耳曼语词根。

❶ 指物体或材料质地更柔软、不坚硬，或声音、光线等更轻柔、不刺耳。

“This pillow is softer than the one I had before.”

（这个枕头比我之前用的那个更柔软。）

“She spoke in a softer voice to avoid waking the baby.”

（她用更轻柔的声音说话，以免吵醒婴儿。）

❶ 形容态度、行为或政策等更加温和、不严厉或灵活。

“The government took a softer approach to the new policy.”

（政府对这项新政策采取了更温和的态度。）

“His tone was softer when he apologized.”

（他道歉时的语气更加温和。）

同义词:gentler, milder, more flexible

softer side — 指某人或某事物较为温和、感性的一面，通常用于强调不常表现的特质。

“He showed his softer side when he played with the kittens.”

（他和 kittens 玩耍时展现出了他温和的一面。）

softer image — 指个人或组织通过调整行为或宣传方式塑造的更亲和、友善的形象。

“The politician tried to project a softer image during the campaign.”

（这位政治家在竞选期间试图塑造一个更亲和的形象。）