Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English - soft
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Soft
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~ adj 1 »NOT HARD« a) not hard or firm, but easy to press (a soft pillow | My feet sank into the soft ground. | get/go soft) (Cook the onions until they go soft.) b) less hard than average (a soft lead pencil | a soft cheese) 2 »NOT ROUGH« having a surface that is smooth and pleasant to touch (a baby's soft skin | The fur was soft to the touch.) 3 »NOT LOUD« a soft sound, voice, or music is quiet and pleasant to listen to (a whisper so soft that I could hardly hear it | a soft accent) 4 »NOT BRIGHT« only before noun soft colours or lights are pleasant and relaxing because they are not too bright (Soft lighting creates a romantic atmosphere. | The room was a soft peach colour.) 5 »VIOLENT« gentle and without much force (a soft breeze) 6 »TOO EASY« informal a soft job, life etc is too easy and does not involve much work or hard physical work (Mike's landed himself a soft job in the stores. | soft option (=a choice that allows you to avoid difficulties or hard work)) (The computer course isn't a soft option - it's pretty tough. | If you agree, you're taking the soft option.) 7 »NOT STRICT« someone who is soft seems weak because they are not strict enough with other people (If you give way, the kids'll think you're soft. | be soft on) (No politician wants to seem soft on crime. | take a soft line (=not be strict enough)) (Courts have been taking too soft a line with young offenders) (- opposite tough1) 8 »WATER« not containing much lime1 (3) so that it forms bubbles (bubble1 (1)) from soap easily 9 »PHYSICAL CONDITION« informal having a body that is not in a strong physical condition, because you do not do enough exercise (He'd got soft after all those years in a desk job.) 10 have a soft spot for to be fond of someone even when they do not behave well (She's always had a soft spot for Grant.) 11 a soft touch informal someone from whom you can easily get money, because they are kind or easy to deceive (The children regard their aunt as a bit of a soft touch.) 12 »STUPID« BrE stupid or silly (You must be soft if you think I'll give you fifty quid!) 13 soft in the head old-fashioned very stupid or crazy 14 be soft on old-fashioned to be sexually attracted to someone - softly adv (She stroked his head softly. | Music played softly in the background.) - softness n
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(softer, softest) Frequency: The word is one of the 1500 most common words in English. 1. Something that is soft is pleasant to touch, and not rough or hard. Regular use of a body lotion will keep the skin soft and supple... ...warm, soft, white towels. ? rough ADJ • softness The sea air robbed her hair of its softness. N-UNCOUNT 2. Something that is soft changes shape or bends easily when you press it. She lay down on the soft, comfortable bed... Add enough milk to form a soft dough. ...soft cheese. ? hard, firm ADJ 3. Something that has a soft appearance has smooth curves rather than sharp or distinct edges. This is a smart, yet soft and feminine look. ...the soft curves of her body. = gentle ? hard ADJ • softly She wore a softly tailored suit. ...a fresh, modern hairstyle which has long layers falling softly on the neck. ADV: ADV with v 4. 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. There was a soft tapping on my door... When he woke again he could hear soft music. = gentle ADJ • softly She crossed the softly lit room... She bent forward and kissed him softly. ADV: ADV with v 5. If you are soft on someone, you do not treat them as strictly or severely as you should do. The president says the measure is soft and weak on criminals... ? hard ADJ: usu v-link ADJ, oft ADJ on n c darkgreen]disapproval 6. If you say that someone has a soft heart, you mean that they are sensitive and sympathetic towards other people. Her rather tough and worldly exterior hides a very soft and sensitive heart. ? hard ADJ c darkgreen]approval 7. You use soft to describe a way of life that is easy and involves very little work. The regime at Latchmere could be seen as a soft option... = easy ? hard ADJ 8. Soft drugs are drugs, such as cannabis, which are illegal but which many people do not consider to be...Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner's English Dictionary
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I. adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Old English softe, alteration of sefte; akin to Old High German semfti ~ Date: before 12th century 1. a. pleasing or agreeable to the senses ; bringing ease, comfort, or quiet the ~ influences of home b. having a bland or mellow rather than a sharp or acid taste c. (1) not bright or glaring ; subdued (2) having or producing little contrast or a relatively short range of tones a ~ photographic print d. quiet in pitch or volume e. of the eyes having a liquid or gentle appearance f. smooth or delicate in texture, grain, or fiber ~ cashmere ~ fur g. (1) balmy, mild, or clement in weather or temperature (2) moving or falling with slight force or impact ; not violent ~ breezes 2. demanding little work or effort ; easy a ~ job 3. a. sounding as in ace and gem respectively — used of c and g or their sound b. of a consonant voiced c. constituting a vowel before which there is a y sound or a y-like modification of a consonant or constituting a consonant in whose articulation there is a y-like modification or which is followed by a y sound (as in Russian) 4. archaic moving in a leisurely manner 5. rising gradually a ~ slope 6. having curved or rounded outline ; not harsh or jagged ~ hills against the horizon 7. marked by a gentleness, kindness, or tenderness: as a. (1) not harsh or onerous in character a policy of ~ competition (2) based on negotiation, conciliation, or flexibility rather than on force, threats, or intransigence took a ~ line during the crisis (3) tending to take a ~ line — usually used with on ~ on dictators ~ on law and order b. tending to ingratiate or disarm ; engaging, kind a ~ answer turns away wrath — Proverbs 15:1 (Revised Standard Version) c. marked by mildness ; unassuming, low-key 8. a. emotionally suggestible or responsive ; impressionable b. unduly susceptible to influence ; compliant c. lacking firmness or strength of character ; feeble, unmanly d. amorously...Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary
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adj., adv., & n. --adj. 1 (of a substance, material, etc.) lacking hardness or firmness; yielding to pressure; easily cut. 2 (of cloth etc.) having a smooth surface or texture; not rough or coarse. 3 (of air etc.) mellow, mild, balmy; not noticeably cold or hot. 4 (of water) free from mineral salts and therefore good for lathering. 5 (of a light or colour etc.) not brilliant or glaring. 6 (of a voice or sounds) gentle and pleasing. 7 Phonet. a (of a consonant) sibilant or palatal (as c in ice, g in age). b voiced or unaspirated. 8 (of an outline etc.) not sharply defined. 9 (of an action or manner etc.) gentle, conciliatory, complimentary, amorous. 10 (of the heart or feelings etc.) compassionate, sympathetic. 11 (of a person's character or attitude etc.) feeble, lenient, silly, sentimental. 12 colloq. (of a job etc.) easy. 13 (of drugs) mild; not likely to cause addiction. 14 (of radiation) having little penetrating power. 15 (also soft-core) (of pornography) suggestive or erotic but not explicit. 16 Stock Exch. (of currency, prices, etc.) likely to fall in value. 17 Polit. moderate; willing to compromise (the soft left). 18 peaceful (soft slumbers). 19 Brit. (of the weather etc.) rainy or moist or thawing. --adv. softly (play soft). --n. a silly weak person. Phrases and idioms be soft on colloq. 1 be lenient towards. 2 be infatuated with. have a soft spot for be fond of or affectionate towards (a person). soft answer a good-tempered answer to abuse or an accusation. soft-boiled (of an egg) lightly boiled with the yolk soft or liquid. soft-centred (of a person) soft-hearted, sentimental. soft coal bituminous coal. soft detergent a biodegradable detergent. soft drink a non-alcoholic drink. soft focus Photog. the slight deliberate blurring of a picture. soft fruit Brit. small stoneless fruit (strawberry, currant, etc.). soft furnishings Brit. curtains, rugs, etc. soft goods Brit. textiles. soft-headed feeble-minded. soft-headedness feeble-mindedness. soft-land make a soft landing . soft landing a landing by a spacecraft...Толковый словарь английского языка Oxford English Reference
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1) гибкий 2) ковкий 3) магнитно-мягкий 4) мягкий 5) мягкорисующий 6) неконтрастный 7) низкоплавкий 8) пресный soft focus lens — мягкорисующий объектив soft magnetic material — магнитно-мягкий материал, физ. материал магнитномягкий - picture is soft - soft china - soft constraint - soft flame - soft ground - soft image - soft magnetic - soft oil - soft patch - soft rhumbatron - soft roof - soft rubber - soft sheaf - soft solder - soft superconductor - soft twist ...Англо-русский Русско-английский научно-технический словарь
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прил. 1) мягкий 2) тихий, неясный 3) спокойный 4) слабый - soft currency - soft goods - soft money ...Англо-русский Русско-английский экономический словарь
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1) мягкий, пластичный 2) слабопроникающий (об излучении) 3) слабый, вялый (о мышцах) 4) легкоразлагающийся ...Англо-русский Русско-английский биологический словарь
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1. (the soft) мякоть 2. мягкость 3. разг. дурак, простак, простофиля 4. разг. умеренный либерал 5. мягкий bed (hat, fur, pencil) —- мягкая постель (шляпа, -ий мех, карандаш) soft fall —- мягкое падение to boil soft —- разваривать до мягкости; варить всмятку (яйца) soft as down (as silk) —- мягкий как пух (как шелк) soft to the touch —- мягкий на ощупь 6. нежный soft skin (hand) —- нежная кожа (рука) 7. нежный, тонкий, легкий; еле уловимый; тихий, неясный soft fragrance —- тонкий аромат soft folds —- мягкие складки soft music —- тихая музыка soft steps —- легкие (неслышные) шаги soft breeze —- легкий ветерок soft dusk —- мягкий сумрак soft lines (outlines) —- неясные (расплывчатые) линии (очертания) soft light —- мягкий (рассеянный) свет soft tints —- мягкие (неяркие) тона to sing (to speak) in a soft voice —- напевать (говорить) вполголоса to make softer —- приглушать, делать тише 8. ласковый, нежный soft embrace —- нежное объятие soft words (glance, smile) —- ласковые (нежные) слова (-ый взгляд, -ая улыбка) soft nothings (words) —- комплименты, нежности, любезности he was soft of tongue —- неодобр. он умел говорить хорошие слова 9. разг. влюбленный to be soft on (upon) smb. —- влюбиться в кого-либо; питать слабость к кому-либо 10. мягкий, теплый soft climate (winter) —- мягкий климат (-ая зима) soft air (rain, wind) —- теплый воздух (дождик,...Новый большой англо-русский словарь
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1. adj. 1) мягкий; soft palate - заднее/мягкое небо 2) нежный, ласковый; тихий (о звуке); soft nothings/things/words - комплименты, нежности 3) приятный 4) добрый, отзывчивый, кроткий 5) coll. влюбленный (on) 6) неустойчивый; легко поддающийся влиянию 7) дряблый, слабый (о мускулах) 8) слабый, слабого здоровья 9) неяркий (о цвете и т.п.) 10) мягкий (о линии); неконтрастный (о фотоснимке) 11) мягкий, теплый (о климате, погоде); a soft breeze - теплый ветерок 12) coll. слабоумный, придурковатый 13) мягкий, терпимый 14) coll. легкий; soft thing (амер. soft snap) - легкая работа 15) coll. безалкогольный (о напитках) 16) phon. палатализованный, смягченный 17) tech. ковкий; гибкий 18) рыхлый (о почве) soft corn - мокнущая мозоль to boil an egg soft - варить яйцо всмятку the softer sex - слабый пол 2. adv. мягко, тихо; to lie soft - лежать на мягкой постели 3. interj. obs. тише!, тихонько! SOFT core noun завуалированная порнография SOFT drink noun безалкогольный напиток SOFT drinks безалкогольные напитки SOFT fruit noun ягода SOFT furnishings noun; pl. декоративные ткани; обивочные материалы SOFT goods текстильные изделия SOFT landing мягкая посадка (космического корабля) SOFT loan noun ссуда с небольшим процентом SOFT money amer.; coll. бумажные деньги SOFT palate мягкое нёбо SOFT pedal ...Англо-русский словарь
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- O.E. softe "gentle, easy, comfortable," from W.Gmc. samfti, from P.Gmc. *samftijaz "level, even, smooth, gentle, soft," from base *som- "fitting, agreeable." Sense of "not hard" developed 12c. Adjective soft core is from 1966. ...Английский Этимологический словарь
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