soft

S1 W2

in Vietnamese Dịu dàng, mềm mại

BrE /sɒft/ AmE /sɔːft/

adjective en → vi

1 TEXTURE [T + adj] A2

Dịu dàng, mềm mại

having a smooth, delicate texture that is easily pressed or shaped

  • soft fabric
  • soft material

Collocations soft cotton · soft leather

  • The pillow is very soft.

    Gối rất mềm mại.

2 SOUND [T + adj] A2

Tiếng nhỏ nhẹ, âm thanh êm dịu

having a low volume or quiet quality

  • soft voice
  • soft music

Collocations soft whisper · soft piano

  • She spoke in a soft voice.

    Cô ấy nói với giọng dịu dàng.

3 TEMPERATURE [T + adj] B1

Độ ấm áp dễ chịu

having a pleasant, comfortable temperature that is not too hot or cold

  • soft day
  • soft weather

Collocations soft breeze · soft climate

  • The weather was soft and pleasant.

    Thời tiết ấm áp và dễ chịu.

4 PERSON [T + adj] B1

Dịu dàng, hiền lành

having a kind, gentle nature or character

  • soft personality
  • soft attitude

Collocations soft-hearted person · soft-spoken individual

  • He has a very soft and kind nature.

    Anh ấy có một bản chất hiền lành và dịu dàng.

5 LIGHT [T + adj] B1

Ánh sáng nhẹ nhàng

having a gentle, not bright quality of light

  • soft lighting
  • soft illumination

Collocations soft candlelight · soft moonlight

  • The room was softly lit.

    Phòng được chiếu sáng nhẹ nhàng.

6 COLOUR [T + adj] B1

Màu sắc nhạt nhòa

having a pale, light colour or shade

  • soft color
  • soft hue

Collocations soft pastel colors · soft shades of blue

  • The walls were painted in soft, pale colours.

    Tường được sơn màu nhạt nhòa.

7 SPEECH [T + adj] B2

Nói chuyện không rõ ràng, mập mờ

not speaking clearly or loudly; indistinct

  • soft speech
  • soft pronunciation

Collocations soft-spoken words · soft enunciation

  • Her speech was soft and indistinct.

    Giọng cô ấy nói không rõ ràng.

8 MUSIC [T + adj] B2

Âm nhạc nhẹ nhàng, êm dịu

having a gentle, quiet quality of music or sound

  • soft melody
  • soft rhythm

Collocations soft classical music · soft jazz tunes

  • The music was soft and soothing.

    Nhạc nhẹ nhàng và an ủi.