搜尋結果
softness
- IPA[ˈsôf(t)nəs]
美式
- the quality of being easy to mold, cut, compress, or fold;the quality of having a smooth surface or texture; lack of roughness
noun: softness
- 釋義
名詞
- 1. the quality of being easy to mold, cut, compress, or fold I snuggled deeper into the warm softness of my bed the hardness of the steel contrasted with the softness of the wax
- ▪ the quality of having a smooth surface or texture; lack of roughness the velvet softness of the fur I noticed an improvement in the softness of my hair and skin
- ▪ lack of courage; weakness his mother upbraided him for his softness
- ▪ the tendency of a market, currency, or commodity to fall in value pressure on businesses due to continued softness in the global equity markets sales suffered from softness
- 2. a subtle effect or contrast; lack of sharp definition a general softness of focus the graininess and softness of the picture are the primary flaws
- ▪ the quality of a sound being quiet and gentle the softness of her voice mesmerized him
- ▪ the quality of being mild, gentle, or tender; lack of force the softness of the breeze the softness of her touch on his hands
- 3. the quality of being sympathetic, lenient, or compassionate he recommended conciliation and softness towards national minorities some lacked softness of heart
- ▪ lack of harshness or anger in words or language; mildness the softness of the words were not lost on him
- 4. the degree to which water is free from mineral salts that make lathering difficult a glass-care program regulates the water softness