“软的”在英语中常见表达有 soft、pliable、tender 等,具体使用哪个词取决于语境:
soft:最常用的表达,形容物体触感柔软、不坚硬,也可用于形容声音轻柔、光线柔和等。例如:
This cushion is very soft.(这个坐垫很软。)
Her voice was soft and soothing.(她的声音轻柔且抚慰人心。)
pliable:侧重于形容物体具有可塑性、容易弯曲或变形,常用于描述材料或人的性格。例如:
The clay is very pliable when it's wet.(湿的黏土很有可塑性。)
He has a pliable nature and adapts well to new situations.(他性格随和,能很好地适应新环境。)
tender:常用来形容食物质地柔软且易嚼,也可形容情感温柔、细腻。例如:
The meat was tender and juicy.(肉质鲜嫩多汁。)
She gave him a tender smile.(她给了他一个温柔的微笑。)