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词汇 soften-up
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soften someone up


phrasal verb with softenverb[ I or T ]uk /ˈsɒf.ən/ us /ˈsɑː.fən/
to do things that will please someone so that they will do what you want: 打动,取悦,讨好(某人)
You're trying to soften me up so I'll drive you to Jodie's house, aren't you?你这是想讨好我,这样我就可以开车把你送到乔迪家了,不是吗?
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soften someone/something up | American Dictionary


soften someone/something up


phrasal verb with softenverbus/ˈsɔ·fən/
to weaken someone or something:
She tried to soften me up by saying nice things about me, and then asked for the week off.
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