soften the ground

动词 v.

英文释义

动词 v.
  1. To prepare or create favorable conditions (for something), especially with the intent of improving public acceptance of the forthcoming occurrence. idiomatic,often
    — A steady rhythm of leaks and informed speculation prepared America for the President's Lewinsky confessional. . . . "The leaks definitely softened the ground for Clinton," says TIME White House correspondent Jay Branegan.

词形变化

softens the ground present,singular,third-person softening the ground participle,present softened the ground participle,past softened the ground past soften up the ground alternative
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