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The pain is not as sharp as before, means that it is getting gentler, softer, and less acute.

没有以前尖锐，就代表比较柔和了，比较缓和了。

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The Ashton Kutcher comedy was an exception to the downward trend, climbing 6 percent this week despite its "Big Bang" lead-in getting a bit softer in the adult demo.

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It provides a softer way of getting users to be interested and remember the company for a specific trait.

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