| 释义 |
soften up1. weaken an enemy before a major attack（在进攻前用轰炸等）削弱（敌方的）抵抗力 * Our aeroplanes bombed the enemy and softened up their defences before the army landed and attacked. 我们的飞机在部队登陆进攻前，对敌阵地进行了一番轰炸，削弱了敌军的防御能力。2. make soft（使）软化 * If you talk to her nicely, you may manage to soften her up. 你要跟她好好谈，可能会软化她。 * He sent her a huge box of chocolates to soften her up before he asked her to marry him. 在向她求婚前，他送了她一大盒巧克力来讨好她。 |