soften up

• • 缓和；减轻；削弱：

    to soften up the conflict

    缓和冲突

  • 削弱(敌方)的抵抗力：

    The enemies' defences were softened up after bombing.

    轰炸后的敌人防御被削弱了。

  • [口语] 使软化；使变得温和：

    to soften somebody up

    说服某人