softness
noun [ U ] uk/ˈsɒft.nəs/ us/ˈsɑːft.nəs/
(NOT HARD)
B2 柔软
the quality of not being hard or firm
the softness of the bed 床的柔软度
柔嫩;柔和
the quality of not being rough or hard to touch
the softness of a baby's skin 婴儿皮肤的柔嫩感
He wanted to take her hand and feel its softness. 他想握住她的手，感受它的柔软。
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- The luxury bathrooms feature high-end tiling, the deepest baths, and towels of unbelievable softness.
- Feel the luxurious softness of silk against your skin.
- It has the richness and softness of velvet.
- The softness of gold made it relatively easy to employ for ornamental purposes.
- Then he hugged her to him, feeling her warmth and softness.
(GENTLE)
B1 柔和，轻柔
the quality of not being forceful, loud, or easily noticed
Some people were surprised by the softness of his voice. 一些人对他声音的柔和感到惊讶。
disapproving软弱
the quality of not being severe or forceful enough, especially in criticizing or punishing someone who has done something wrong
He was criticized for his softness on crime. 他因对犯罪态度软弱而受到批评。
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- I don't think he's comfortable revealing the softness that he has, the vulnerable part.
- Her softness of manner overlays a core of complete moral certainty.
- There was a softness in her eyes.
- That likability should not be mistaken for softness, her fans say.
(OF WATER)
（水的）软度
the quality of water when it contains a low level of minerals and allows soap to make bubbles
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- She explained that the sound produced is dramatically affected by the hardness or softness of the water the glasses spin in.
(OF ECONOMY)
市场或经济上的疲软状态，此时供大于求，物价偏低。
the situation in a market or economy when there are more goods for sale than there are people to buy them, so prices are usually low
The market has been showing some signs of softness. 市场已经显示出疲软的迹象。
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- Falgoust said the stock market's drop and concern over the national economy is what's behind the softness in the commercial market.
- The company expects that softness to continue into its next fiscal year as well.
- With some softness in the energy business, the momentum for Houston's energy-reliant economy in the new year is not robust.
- Buyers have sensed that low mortgage rates and a softness in the market mean they can get good deals now.
See: soft