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soften someone up
phrasal verb with softenverb[ I or T ]uk /ˈsɒf.ən/ us /ˈsɑː.fən/
to do things that will please someone so that they will do what you want: 打动，取悦，讨好（某人）
You're trying to soften me up so I'll drive you to Jodie's house, aren't you?你这是想讨好我，这样我就可以开车把你送到乔迪家了，不是吗？
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soften someone/something up | American Dictionary
soften someone/something up
phrasal verb with softenverbus/ˈsɔ·fən/
to weaken someone or something:
She tried to soften me up by saying nice things about me, and then asked for the week off.
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