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softness

UK //ˈsɒftnəs//US //ˈsɔːftnəs//

词源

源自中古英语 'softnesse',由形容词 'soft'(古英语 'sōfte',意为'不坚硬、温和')加名词后缀 '-ness' 构成,表示状态或性质。

noun

❶ 指物体柔软的特性或状态,形容摸起来不硬、有弹性或舒适的感觉,常用于描述材质或触感。

“The softness of the blanket made it perfect for the baby.”

(毯子的柔软度让它非常适合婴儿使用。)

“She loved the softness of the freshly baked bread.”

(她非常喜欢新鲜出炉面包的柔软口感。)

❶ 形容声音、光线或颜色等温和、不刺眼的特性,给人舒适或放松的感觉。

“The softness of her voice calmed the anxious child.”

(她柔和的声音安抚了焦虑的孩子。)

“The softness of the evening light created a peaceful atmosphere.”

(傍晚柔和的光线营造出宁静的氛围。)

❶ 指性格或态度的温和、不严厉,表现出同情、宽容或体贴。

“Her softness towards animals showed her kind heart.”

(她对动物的温和态度显示了她善良的心。)

“The teacher's softness made the students feel comfortable asking questions.”

(老师的温和态度让学生们敢于提问。)

同义词:gentleness, tenderness, mildness, delicacy, pliability

常见短语

softness of heart — 形容一个人心地善良、富有同情心,常用于描述性格温和的人。

“His softness of heart made him forgive even those who wronged him.”

(他的善良心肠让他甚至原谅了那些伤害过他的人。)

softness to the touch — 形容某物摸起来非常柔软,常用于描述纺织品或材料的触感。

“The new sweater has an incredible softness to the touch.”

(这件新毛衣摸起来异常柔软。)