softener的英式读音是[ˈsɒftənə(r)]，美式读音是[ˈsɑːftənər]。意思是“柔软剂；软化剂；软化器；软化物”。

用法示例：

1. The softener is a chemical that can be added to water to make it softer.

柔软剂是一种可以添加到水中使其变软的化学物质。

2. The use of softeners in the washing process has become commonplace.

洗涤过程中使用柔软剂已经变得很普遍。

3. The softener is added to the rinse cycle to ensure that the clothes are completely dry.

在漂洗阶段添加柔软剂是为了确保衣物完全干燥。

双语翻译：

Softener: A substance that makes something softer or less harsh.

柔软剂：使某物更柔软或更柔和的物质。

softener的意思是：软化剂；柔软剂；软化剂；柔软剂。

用法：softener的基本意思是“软化剂，柔软剂”，通常指使硬性物质变软，起润滑作用，也可指使“性格”“脾气”变得温和。

常见翻译：softener的常见翻译有softenern. 软化剂、柔软剂、(织物等的)柔软剂、(织物等的)柔软效果增强剂等。

双语翻译：softener的中文翻译为软化剂、柔软剂。

例句：The soap is a mild detergent and a softener for the skin.

　　肥皂既是温和的洗涤剂又是皮肤的柔软剂。

softener 的意思是：柔软剂；软化剂；软化器；软化剂；软化水器；软化剂；软化剂添加物。

softener 的用法：softener作“柔软剂，软化剂”解时，通常用于制造肥皂、洗涤剂等化学工业中，也可用于家庭中使肥皂水变软。

双语翻译：Softener is a chemical used to make soap water softer.

常见短语：

1. laundry softener 衣物柔软剂

2. fabric softener 织物柔软剂

3. softener additive 柔软剂添加物

4. softener solution 柔软剂溶液

5. softener tank 软水箱

6. softener resin 软水树脂

7. softener pad 软水垫

8. softener tank cleaning 软水箱清洗

9. softener resin bed 软水树脂床

10. softener tank cleaning agent 软水箱清洗剂