English Dictionary

soften the ground

動詞

for句 慣用表現 頻度副詞

(idiomatic, often followed by for) To prepare or create favorable conditions (for something), especially with the intent of improving public acceptance of the forthcoming occurrence.

日本語の意味

次に起こる事柄に対して、好意的な環境や条件を整えること。 / 公衆が受け入れやすくなるような状況を作り出すこと。

The mayor tried to soften the ground for the redevelopment plan by hosting town halls and publishing easy-to-understand impact reports.

市長は住民説明会を開催し、わかりやすい影響報告書を公開して、再開発計画が受け入れられやすくなるように働きかけた。

意味（1）

(idiomatic, often followed by for) To prepare or create favorable conditions (for something), especially with the intent of improving public acceptance of the forthcoming occurrence.

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.

softens the ground （ present singular third-person ）

softening the ground （ participle present ）

softened the ground （ participle past ）

softened the ground （ past ）