mildness

/ˈmaɪldnəs/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈmaɪldnəs/ (ame, ipa)

mildness — 名詞

1. a gentle or moderate quality in a reaction, punishment, feeling, or other respon

1.名詞B2
釋義

和緩；寬和

反應、處罰等不激烈不嚴厲

a gentle or moderate quality in a reaction, punishment, feeling, or other response, so that it seems neither harsh nor extreme

例句

The judge's mildness surprised reporters who had expected a longer prison sentence.

法官的寬和讓原本以為刑期會更長的記者們很驚訝。

mildness in punishment or judgement

Amira felt relieved by the mildness of the warning after missing the meeting.

Amira 錯過會議後，只收到和緩的警告，讓她鬆了一口氣。

the mildness of [warning / response]

同義詞
  • leniency

    used mainly for rules or punishment, especially when someone is easier on a person than expected

  • moderation

    stresses staying in the middle and not going too far

  • gentleness

    broader; often describes touch or behaviour, not only the degree of a response

反義詞
  • severity

    a strong or harsh quality in judgement, treatment, or effect

  • harshness

    emphasises roughness or lack of softness in tone or treatment

文法句型

the mildness of [reaction / punishment / reply]

with mildness

用法筆記

Common with nouns for punishment, criticism, rules, and reactions. Distinguish from sense 4: this sense describes how strong or severe a particular response is, not a person's general nature.

常見錯誤

❌The punishment was kindness.
✅The punishment showed mildness.
💡Mildness describes how gentle a response is; kindness focuses on caring behaviour.

2. weather that feels comfortable because the air stays fairly warm instead of beco

2.名詞B2
釋義

暖和；溫暖

天氣不太冷而舒適

weather that feels comfortable because the air stays fairly warm instead of becoming cold for the season

例句

After weeks of snow, everyone enjoyed the mildness of the sunny February afternoon.

下了幾週的雪之後，大家都很享受那個晴朗二月午後的暖和。

the mildness of [season / afternoon / weather]

The mildness of spring let Amihan eat lunch outside without a coat.

春天的暖和讓 Amihan 不穿外套也能在外面吃午餐。

mildness of weather allowing outdoor activity

同義詞
  • warmth

    broader; can describe heat, affection, or colour, not only mild weather

  • temperateness

    more formal and uncommon; often used in climate writing

反義詞
  • coldness

    the quality of having a low temperature

  • chill

    suggests a cool, uncomfortable feeling in the air

文法句型

the mildness of [weather / winter / air / climate]

用法筆記

Usually appears with weather, climate, season, winter, or air. Unlike sense 1, it refers specifically to temperature rather than to behaviour, feelings, or punishment.

常見錯誤

❌We enjoyed the mildness weather in March.
✅We enjoyed the mild weather in March.
💡Before a noun, English usually uses the adjective mild, not the noun mildness.

3. a taste that is easy on the mouth because it is not very strong, spicy, bitter,

3.名詞B2
釋義

清淡

味道不濃不刺激

a taste that is easy on the mouth because it is not very strong, spicy, bitter, or sharp

例句

Nikhil liked the soup's mildness because the ginger never covered the vegetables.

Nikhil 喜歡這道湯的清淡，因為薑味不會蓋過蔬菜。

mildness of flavour in a cooked dish

The mildness of the cheese made it easy for children to enjoy.

這種起司的清淡讓孩子們也能輕鬆接受。

the mildness of [cheese / flavour]

同義詞
  • subtlety

    emphasises low strength or delicacy, often in a more thoughtful or refined way

  • softness

    broader; often describes touch or texture rather than flavour

反義詞
  • spiciness

    the quality of having noticeable heat from spices

  • sharpness

    a strong, biting taste, especially in cheese or sauces

文法句型

the mildness of [cheese / sauce / curry / tea]

for its mildness

用法筆記

Most often used of cheese, tea, sauces, curry, and similar foods or drinks. It usually suggests a pleasant lack of strength, not a complete lack of flavour.

常見錯誤

❌This curry has a mildness taste.
✅This curry has a mild taste.
💡Use the adjective mild before taste; mildness is usually used after of or for.

4. a calm, gentle quality in a person's nature or manner that keeps them from speak

4.名詞B2
釋義

和善；溫厚

人溫和沉靜的氣質

a calm, gentle quality in a person's nature or manner that keeps them from speaking or acting harshly

例句

Children trusted their librarian because of the mildness in her voice.

孩子們信任那位圖書館員，因為她聲音裡帶著和善。

mildness in [someone's] voice

Yan's mildness helped both teams settle the dispute before dinner.

Yan 的溫厚幫助兩隊在晚餐前平靜地解決了爭執。

a person's mildness affecting group behaviour

同義詞
  • gentleness

    very close in meaning, though gentleness is broader and can also describe touch

  • kindness

    focuses more on helpful and caring actions than on calm manner

  • calmness

    emphasises absence of agitation more than warmth toward others

反義詞
  • harshness

    a rough or severe manner in speech or behaviour

  • irritability

    a tendency to become annoyed or angry easily

文法句型

the mildness in [someone's] voice

with mildness

用法筆記

Often appears with voice, manner, face, or character. Distinguish from sense 1: this sense describes a person's steady temperament, not the strength of one particular reaction.

常見錯誤

❌The manager's mildness means she cannot lead.
✅The manager's mildness means she leads in a calm, gentle way.
💡Mildness describes manner, not a lack of ability.