That's a soft answer to a soft way to ask the question.

这是对温和提问的一种温和回答。

youdao

Speak softly and slowly (" a soft answer turns away wrath "Proverbs 15:1).

轻轻地说，慢慢地说。“回答柔和，使怒消退”(箴言15：1)。

youdao

Pay a debt. Give a soft answer instead of a harsh one. Free yourself of envy and malice.

答话时语气轻柔，切莫生硬，把自己从忌妒和怨恨中解脱出来。

youdao

Azalea Adair whispered a soft apology and went to answer the caller.

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