- softening
 - ['sɔfniŋ]
 - n. 软化;变软
v. 使…变柔软(soften的ing形式) 
参考例子
           - 1.Lime softening process is often applied in removing hardness and phosphates.
 - 石灰软化工艺通常用来去除硬度和磷酸盐。
 
- 2.Do we really believe that our softening standards bring happiness and success?
 - 难道我们真的相信降低标准就能带来幸福和成功吗?
 
- 3.With the US softening demands on Beijing for currency flexibility, we think China will be more inclined to move on the renminbi for its own benefits.
 - 随着美国软化其对中国政府加大汇率灵活性的要求,我们认为中国将更愿意从自身利益出发,调整人民币汇率制度。
 
英文解释
           - n.
 - 1.the process of becoming softer
 - 2.having a softening or soothing effect especially to the skin
 
网络释义
               - softening
 - 软化; 软化退火; 软化处理; 变软;
 
- softening agent
 - 软化剂; 柔软剂; 软化剂,软化器;
 
- damage softening
 - 损伤软化;
 
- softening degree
 - 软化度; 软化程度;
 
- softening interval
 - 软化间隔;