soften up

US /ˈsɑːf.ən ʌp/

UK /ˈsɑːf.ən ʌp/

軟化, 使態度緩和, 使心軟

to make someone feel more friendly, less angry, or more willing to help

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He tried to soften up the boss before asking for a raise.

他試圖在要求加薪前軟化老闆的態度。

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A little flattery can often soften up even the toughest critics.

一點奉承常常能軟化最嚴厲的批評家。

軟化, 使變軟

to make something less hard or firm

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You need to knead the dough to soften it up before baking.

你需要揉麵團，以便在烘烤前將其軟化。

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The rain helped to soften up the dry ground.

雨水有助於軟化乾燥的地面。