But european legislators took a softer line .

然而欧盟的议员们采取了一条软性路线。

Those with higher thread counts are softer and more durable .

高密度的织布床单更柔软也更耐用。

Practical considerations may demand a softer approach , however .

然而，实际问题可能需要更加柔和的措施。

Perhaps greece could scare germany into softer terms just by threatening such a sale .

也许希腊可以通过这一桩潜在的生意威胁德国，令其采取更加温和的条款。

What could account for this softer turn ?

那么是什么造成了这个“温柔”的转折呢？