softened

/ˈsɑː.fən/

动词

（使）变软，（使）软化
You can soften the butter by warming it gently.
你可以把黄油稍微加热使其变软。
（使）变温和；（使）缓和
Would you say the government's stance on law and order has softened?
你说政府在法律法规方面的态度有所缓和了吗？