soften up

• vt. 削弱(软化)

soften up的用法和样例：

例句

用作及物动词 (vt.)

1. The enemies' defences were softened up after bombing.
   轰炸后的敌人防御被削弱了。
2. The government is shoring up the economy weakened by the devastaion of war.
   政府正支持因战争而受到削弱的经济。

词汇搭配

• soften up 削弱(软化)