softening B2

noun

• размягчение, смягчение

  размягчение, смягчение (физическое)

  the process of becoming less hard or firm, or making something less hard or firm

  The softening of the butter makes it easier to spread. — Размягчение масла облегчает его намазывание.

  Синонимы: softening up, tenderizing

• смягчение

  смягчение (правил, отношения)

  the act of making something less strict, severe, or harsh

  There has been a softening of the government's stance on immigration. — Произошло смягчение позиции правительства по вопросу иммиграции.

  Синонимы: relaxation, easing, moderation

• ослабление, снижение

  ослабление, уменьшение (интенсивности)

  a reduction in the severity or intensity of something

  The softening of the economic downturn gave hope to businesses. — Ослабление экономического спада дало надежду бизнесу.

  Синонимы: weakening, diminution, abatement

Сочетания: softening of the market, softening of attitudes, softening of the economy

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