mellow
UK ['mel.əʊ] US [-oʊ] adjective
SMOOTH 柔和的
■smooth, soft or developed; not too sharp, bright, new or rough 柔和的；温和的；芳醇的•mellow flavours芳醇的味道 •mellow sounds柔和的声音 •mellow autumn sunlight秋日柔和的阳光
UK ['mel.əʊ] US [-oʊ] adjective
RELAXED 放松的
■relaxed and pleasant or not severe 放松的；令人愉快的•a mellow mood/atmosphere轻松的心情／舒缓的气氛 •After a few drinks, he became very mellow.几杯酒下肚后，他变得飘飘然起来。
UK ['mel.əʊ] US [-oʊ] verb
BECOME SOFTER 变柔和
intransitive
■to become softer and more developed in a pleasing way 变柔和；成熟•The brickwork will mellow over the years so that it blends with the surroundings.这座砖建筑物随着时间的流逝会变得古色古香，与周围的环境融为一体。
UK ['mel.əʊ] US [-oʊ] verb
BECOME RELAXED 放松
intransitive or transitive
■to become more relaxed 放松下来•She used to be very impatient, but she's mellowed over time.她过去很容易急躁起来，但随着时间过去她变得平和多了。 •The years have mellowed her.岁月使她变得成熟稳重。 •US informal Oh don't be so tough on yourself, Bill - mellow out (= become more relaxed and less severe).哦，别对自己那么苛刻，比尔，放松点。 |