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soft-soaper

/sawft-soh-per, soft-/US // ˈsɔftˈsoʊ pər, ˈsɒft- //

软纸巾,软纸,软纸机,软纸器

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1

    Informal.

    • : a person who flatters or cajoles, especially for reasons of self-interest or personal advantage: a soft-soaper specializing in rich, elderly women.

Examples

  • There were stomachs, taut and flat, but also undulating bellies, soft and bloated from the breakfast buffet.

  • Francis is well into his seventies, looks it, has a mild demeanor and soft speaking style; but his rhetoric is electrifying.

  • My surgeon told me my bones were so soft he could barely install the screws.

  • Of course, with such a soft-handed approach comes criticism from the Danish right.

  • And Christopher Walken warbling and doing a little soft-shoe?

  • And once more, she found herself desiring to be like Janet--not only in appearance, but in soft manner and tone.

  • A few small rocks of some soft stone may be added, and in between these the Ferns are planted.

  • His face flushed with annoyance, and taking off his soft hat he began to beat it impatiently against his leg as he walked.

  • The delicious soft rains set in early, promising a good grain year.

  • Not a zephyr ruffled the leaf of a rose, and a soft breathing fragrance bathed his reposing senses.