The beach defenses were softened up before the landing craft went in.
在登陆艇驶入以前,海滩防御工事已遭到削弱。
Housewives were softened up with free gifts before the salesmen began the hard talking.
推销员先用赠品打动家庭妇女的心,接著就开始直截了当的兜售了。
He was softened into tears.
他被感动得流下了眼泪。