물건의 질감을 부드럽게 하거나 부드러워지게 하다.
to make or become less hard, stiff, or firm in texture
예문:
"Add a little oil to the leather to soften it."
"The clay will soften as you work it with your hands."
태도나 감정, 충격 등을 덜 엄격하거나 덜 강하게 만들다.
to make or become less severe, harsh, or critical in attitude or impact
예문:
"His voice softened when he spoke to the child."
"The news was delivered gently to soften the impact."
빛, 소리, 색상 등의 강도를 낮추어 부드럽게 만들다.
to make light, sound, or color less intense or glaring
예문:
"The curtains soften the morning sunlight."
"The reverb effect helps soften the vocals in the track."
물속의 광물 성분을 제거하여 단물을 만들다.
to remove mineral salts such as calcium and magnesium from water
예문:
"This chemical is used to soften hard water for industrial use."
"Do we need a filter to soften the tap water?"
시장의 가격, 가치, 수요 등이 떨어지거나 기세가 꺾이다.
to fall in value, price, or demand; to become less active or strong
예문:
"The tech sector began to soften after the holiday season."
"Currency values softened following the central bank's announcement."
공격이나 설득을 용이하게 하기 위해 상대의 저항력을 미리 떨어뜨리다.
to weaken the resistance of someone or something in preparation for an attack or persuasion
예문:
"The negotiator used humor to soften the opposition."
"Heavy bombing was used to soften the target before the ground assault."