動詞 soften:

1. make (images or sounds) soft or softer
2. lessen in force or effect
   同義詞：dampen, damp, weaken, break
3. give in, as to influence or pressure
   同義詞：yield, relent
4. protect from impact
   同義詞：cushion, buffer
5. make less severe or harsh
   同義詞：mince, moderate
6. make soft or softer
7. become soft or softer

1. The more you soften a request, the more polite it becomes.
   你愈使請求柔婉，請求就愈變?yōu)榭蜌狻?/div>
2. She needed to soften her request to make it as polite and courteous as she could.
   她需要使請求語氣柔婉，以便盡可能把它變成有禮貌與客氣。
3. He was softened into tears.
   他被感動得流下了眼淚。