soft
adjective uk/sɒft/ us/sɑːft/
(NOT HARD)
A2 软的，柔软的，松软的
not hard or firm
soft ground 松软的地面
a soft pillow/mattress 软枕头／床垫
soft cheese 软奶酪
I like chocolates with soft centres. 我喜欢软质夹心巧克力。
Soft tissue, such as flesh, allows X-rays through. X光能穿透肌肉等软组织。
A2 柔滑的，柔润的，柔软的
Soft things, especially parts of the body, are not hard or rough and feel pleasant and smooth when touched.
soft lips/cheeks/skin/hair 柔润的嘴唇／柔滑的双颊／柔滑的肌肤／柔顺的头发
soft leather 柔软的皮革
informal disapproving柔弱的，虚弱的
Someone who is soft is not very healthy and strong
Look at you! You need more exercise. You're going/getting soft. 看看你！你需要多加锻炼，你的身体越来越虚弱了。
- More examples
- I like soft French cheeses such as Brie and Camembert.
- Sleeping on a bed that is too soft can be bad for your back.
- Bananas and other soft fruits bruise easily.
- The material was soft to the touch.
- He loved the feel of her soft hair against his skin.
(GENTLE)
B1 柔和的，轻柔的
not forceful, loud, or easily noticed
a soft voice/sound 柔和的声音
soft music/lighting 轻柔的音乐／柔和的灯光
a soft glow 柔和的光
disapproving（尤指批评或处罚）力度不够的，不严厉的
not severe or forceful enough, especially in criticizing or punishing someone who has done something wrong
She thinks I'm too soft on the kids when they misbehave. 她认为孩子们不守规矩的时候我的态度过于软弱。
The government can't be seen to be taking a soft line (= not being severe enough) with criminals. 政府不应该对犯罪分子心慈手软。
- More examples
- the soft flicker of candlelight
- Palm trees swayed lazily in the soft breeze.
- He put on some soft music and turned the lights down in order to give the room a bit more atmosphere.
- I heard the soft mutter of voices in the next room.
- He spoke with a soft Irish accent.
(EASY)
UK容易的，不困难的
not difficult
He's got a pretty soft job - he hardly seems to do anything all day. 他的工作很轻松——似乎整天都没什么事。
(WATER)
（水）软的（含矿物度低、能让肥皂起泡）
Soft water contains a low level of minerals and allows soap to make bubbles.
(DRUGS)
[ before noun ]（毒品）不易上瘾的，没什么危害的，软的
Soft drugs are illegal drugs that many people think are not dangerous.
(ECONOMY)
（市场或经济）疲软的
In a soft market/economy there are more goods for sale than there are people to buy them, so prices are usually low.
Idioms
be soft on someoneidiom US 十分喜欢（某人）;爱上（某人）
to love someone or like someone very much
I think Matt must be soft on Tammy - he keeps sending her flowers and cards. 我想马特一定喜欢上塔米了——他老是给塔米送花和卡片。
soft in the headidiom informal 头脑发昏的;愚蠢的
crazy or stupid
Is the boss going soft in the head? 老板头脑发昏了吧？