softly

adv.

1. 轻轻地；轻柔地；温和地；柔和地
   in a soft way
   1. She closed the door softly behind her.
      她随手轻轻关上门。
   2. ‘I missed you,’ he said softly.
      “我想你了。”他柔声说道。
   3. The room was softly lit by a lamp.
      屋里点着一盏灯，光线很柔和。
   4. a softly tailored suit
      一套裁剪线条很柔和的西装

1. ADJ-GRADED 软的;柔软的
   Something that is soft is pleasant to touch, and not rough or hard.
   1. Regular use of a body lotion will keep the skin soft and supple...
      经常使用润肤露可使皮肤柔软而富有弹性。
   2. When it's dry, brush the hair using a soft, nylon baby brush.
      当头发干后，用柔软的婴儿用尼龙发刷梳理头发。
   3. ...warm, soft, white towels.
      温暖而柔软的白毛巾
2. ADJ-GRADED 软的;易弯曲的
   Something that is soft changes shape or bends easily when you press it.
   1. She lay down on the soft, comfortable bed...
      她在柔软而舒适的床上躺了下来。
   2. Add enough milk to form a soft dough.
      加入足量的牛奶，使面团变得柔软。
   3. ...soft cheese.
      软乳酪
3. ADJ-GRADED 线条柔和的;没有棱角的;平缓的
   Something that has a soft appearance has smooth curves rather than sharp or distinct edges.
   1. This is a smart, yet soft and feminine look.
      这是一张透着精明的面孔，但是线条柔和，女人味十足。
   2. ...the soft curves of her body.
      她柔和的身体曲线
4. ADJ-GRADED (声音、光芒、色彩等)柔和的
   Something that is soft is very gentle and has no force. For example, a soft sound or voice is quiet and not harsh. A soft light or colour is pleasant to look at because it is not bright.
   1. There was a soft tapping on my door...
      有人在轻轻地敲我的门。
   2. When he woke again he could hear soft music.
      他再次醒来时，听见了轻柔的音乐声。
   3. ...a soft Irish accent.
      轻微的爱尔兰口音
   4. ...soft muted colours...
      柔和的色彩
   5. A soft spring rain had fallen all day.
      蒙蒙春雨已经下了一整天。
5. ADJ-GRADED 宽容的;不严厉的;心慈手软的
   If you are soft on someone, you do not treat them as strictly or severely as you should do.
   1. The president says the measure is soft and weak on criminals...
      总统说这一举措对犯罪分子过于宽容，力度太小。
   2. He had initially thought Byrnes too soft with the Russians.
      原先他还以为伯恩斯对俄国人过于手软呢。
6. ADJ-GRADED 同情(别人)的;心软的
   If you say that someone has a soft heart, you mean that they are sensitive and sympathetic towards other people.
   1. Her rather tough and worldly exterior hides a very soft and sensitive heart.
      她那强硬而世故的外表下掩藏着一颗温柔而敏感的心。
7. ADJ-GRADED (生活)轻松的，不费力气的
   You use soft to describe a way of life that is easy and involves very little work.
   1. The regime at Latchmere could be seen as a soft option...
      在拉奇米尔建立政权可以视为一个简便易行的选择。
   2. There is no way that 20 years of soft living could be lost in the first 30 minutes' exercise.
      20 年轻松舒适的生活是绝对不可能经过首次 30 分钟的训练就能放弃的。
8. (***等毒品)软性的
   Soft drugs are drugs, such as cannabis, which are illegal but which many people do not consider to be strong or harmful.
9. ADJ-GRADED (目标)易被攻击的
   A soft target is a place or person that can easily be attacked.
   1. Women who carry cash about in the streets, as they very often have to, are a very soft target.
      必须经常携带现金上街的女性特别容易受到攻击。
10. (水)含钙量低的，软性的
    Soft water does not contain much of the mineral calcium and so makes bubbles easily when you use soap.
11. PHRASE 特别喜爱;特别疼爱;钟爱
    If you have a soft spot for someone or something, you feel a great deal of affection for them or like them a lot.
    1. Terry had a soft spot for me...
       特里非常疼我。
    2. I have a soft spot for London Zoo.
       我特别喜欢伦敦动物园。
12. a soft touch → see: touch

1. She knelt and brushed her lips softly across Michael's cheek.
   她跪了下来，轻吻迈克尔的脸颊。
2. The night lantern glowed softly in the darkness
   晚上点亮的灯笼在黑暗中发出柔和的光。
3. Very softly, she called out: 'Hallo? Who's there?'
   她轻声细气喊道：“喂？有人吗？”
4. Murmuring softly that they must go somewhere to talk, he led her from the garden.
   他低声温柔地说他们必须找一个地方谈谈，然后把她带出了花园。
5. He spoke softly to a couple standing nearby
   他轻声和站在旁边的一对夫妇说话。
6. He whispered so softly that none but Julie heard him.
   他这般低声耳语，只有朱莉听得见。
7. Sand the surface softly and carefully.
   用砂纸仔细而轻柔地打磨表面。
8. In the corner, one youth sat alone, softly strumming a guitar
   一个青年独自坐在角落里，轻轻地弹着吉他。
9. 'Give me the knife,' he said softly, 'or I'll take it away from you.'
   “把刀子给我，”他轻声说，“不然我就自己从你手上拿掉了。”
10. She dashed out through the door, her stockinged feet thumping softly as she ran up the stairs
    她穿着袜子冲出房门，跑着上楼梯时发出轻柔的咚咚声。
11. He bent forward and laid a kiss softly upon her forehead
    他弯身向前，在她额头上轻轻一吻。
12. He was whistling softly to himself
    他轻声吹着口哨。
13. He closed the door softly behind him.
    他随手轻轻地把门关上了。
14. Tread softly.
    脚步放轻些。
15. Please speak softly so as not to disturb those who are studying.
    请你说话轻些，不要妨碍别人学习。
16. She went into the bedroom softly so as not to wake her child ( or lest she should wake her child).
    她轻轻地走进卧室，生怕惊醒了孩子。
17. She breathed her advice softly.
    她低声作劝告。
18. My life is yours all because you came into my world with love, so softly love.
    我的生命是你的，因为你带着爱来到了我的世界&如此温柔的爱。
19. The groom lightly raised the bride's veil and softly kissed her lips.
    新郎轻轻地撩开了新娘的面纱，缓缓地吻上了她的唇。
20. I also discovered the powder room, which became my softly lit, reliable retreat.
    我还发现了化妆室，一个可以信赖的灯光柔和的隐退之所。
21. I can now softly lick her hand.
    我现在可以轻轻的舔她的手。
22. "That's better," she said softly.
    “亮多了，”她轻轻说。
23. "You remember me, then?" I laughed softly.
    “那么你还记得我？”我轻声笑了。
24. He seemed to find her very amusing, for he laughed softly again.
    他似乎觉得她很有趣，因为他又温和地笑了。
25. "A little four letter word made me get this for you" he said softly.
    丈夫温柔地说：“是一个四个字母的单词，让我为你买下它”。
26. Pat he patted the tree trunk softly.
    他轻轻地拍了拍树干。
27. Father was angry and I stole softly out of the room.
    爸爸生气了，我轻轻地溜出了房间。
28. And then I gently and softly touched her as I had learned from the infant.
    然后我轻轻地，轻轻地抚摸着她，因为我学会了从婴儿。
29. I sat down next to him while I talked softly.
    我一边轻声的和它说话一边挨着它坐了下来。
30. My beloved people," she said softly," I love.
    我心爱的人，“她轻声说道，”我的爱。

adv

1. with low volume
   1. speak softly but carry a big stick
   2. she spoke quietly to the child
   3. the radio was playing softly

   Synonym:    quietly

2. with little weight or force
   1. she kissed him lightly on the forehead

   Synonym:    lightlygently

3. used as a direction in music

   Synonym:    piano

4. in a manner that is pleasing to the senses
   1. she smiled softly