Old English softnes "ease, comfort; state of being soft to the touch; luxury;" see soft (adj.) + -ness. Meaning "weakness of character, effeminacy" is from c. 1600.
双语例句
1. This luxurious talcum lotion restores softness and suppleness to dehydrated skin.
这种奢侈的滑石润肤露能使缺水的皮肤恢复柔软与弹性。
来自柯林斯例句
2. The sea air robbed her hair of its softness.
海风使她的秀发不再柔滑。
来自柯林斯例句
3. The fineness and softness of the dress caught her attention.