| 词汇 | smooth |
| 释义 | smooth (verb) smooth 5 ENTRIES FOUND: smooth (adjective) smooth (verb) smooth-talking (adjective) rough (noun) sailing (noun) 1 smooth /ˈsmuːð/ adjective smoother; smoothest 1 smooth /ˈsmuːð/ adjective smoother; smoothest Learner's definition of SMOOTH 1 a : having a flat, even surface : not rough : not having any bumps, ridges, or uneven parts平滑的；光滑的 smooth skin光洁的皮肤 They groomed the ski trail so it was smooth.他们修整了滑雪赛道，把它弄得很平滑。 The river rocks had been worn smooth by the water.河里的石头经过冲刷，已经变得很光滑。 The surface is (as) smooth as silk. [=very smooth]表面如丝绸一般光滑。 b of a liquid mixture : not having any lumps : mixed together so there are no lumps（液体混合物）均匀的，不结块的 Whisk the flour into the gravy until it is smooth.将面粉加入肉汁，搅拌均匀。 The milkshake was smooth and creamy.那奶昔又细又稠。 2 : happening or done without any problems顺利的 With the aid of observers, the election process was a smooth one.在观察员的帮助下，选举过程很顺利。 Our trip was smooth and uneventful.我们的旅程安安稳稳、一帆风顺。 3 a : even and regular without sudden movements流畅的 the smooth movements of a swimmer游泳者流畅的动作 She has a nice, smooth golf swing.她打高尔夫球的挥杆动作优美流畅。 b : not having or causing sudden, violent movements平稳的；平静的 His new car has a smooth ride.他的新车开起来很平稳。 Our flight was very smooth.我们的飞行很平稳。 — opposite rough 4 informal : relaxed, confident, and pleasant in a way that may be intended to deceive people圆滑的 I don't trust him—he's just too smooth.我不信任他——他过于圆滑了。 He has a smooth manner.他态度圆滑。 He's a real smooth talker. [=he says flattering things]他说话很圆滑。 She's a smooth operator. [=a person who is smooth]她是个精明圆滑的人。 — see also smoothie 5 a : not sharp, bitter, or unpleasant in taste or smell（味道、气味等）醇和的，不烈的 The wine was full and smooth.这种红酒味道浓厚醇和。 a smooth cup of coffee一杯醇正的咖啡 b : pleasant to hear or listen to和谐悦耳的；圆润的 He has a rich, smooth voice.他的嗓音饱满、悦耳。 smooth sailing — see sailing take the rough with the smooth — see 3rough — smoothness noun [noncount] 2 smooth /ˈsmuːð/ verb smoothes; smoothed; smoothing 2 smooth /ˈsmuːð/ verb smoothes; smoothed; smoothing Learner's definition of SMOOTH [+ object] 1 : to make (something) smooth使平整；使平滑；弄平 He smoothed his tie and headed out the door.他把领带弄平整，然后出门了。 The coin's date had been smoothed away over time.硬币上的年代被慢慢磨平了。 — often + back or down She smoothed back her hair.她把头发向后捋平。 Smooth the surface down with sandpaper.用砂纸把表面磨平。 — see also smooth out (below) 2 : to remove problems or difficulties from a situation解决问题；消除困难 They smoothed the way for a quick end to the dispute. [=they made it easier to achieve a quick end to the dispute]他们为尽快解决争端扫除了障碍。 She has helped smooth a path [=has helped make it easier] for more women to run for office.她协助铺平道路，使更多女性能竞选公职。 3 always followed by an adverb or preposition : to spread (something) over a surface (such as your skin) : to apply (something) by rubbing it on a surface涂抹 Smooth the cream on after your shower.洗浴后抹上护肤霜。 Smooth the wax over the wood before polishing.先把蜡涂在木头上，然后再抛光。 She smoothed on some moisturizer before she put on her makeup.她在化妆前先抹上润肤霜。 He smoothed ointment over the cut.他在伤口上抹了药膏。 smooth away [phrasal verb] smooth (something) away or smooth away (something) : to make (problems, difficulties, etc.) less serious : to remove (problems, difficulties, etc.)消除，减轻（问题、困难等） We'll help smooth away any legal trouble.我们会帮忙消除任何法律上的麻烦。 smooth out [phrasal verb] 1 smooth (something) out or smooth out (something) : to make (something) smooth or flat使光滑；使平整 Help me smooth out the tablecloth.帮我把桌布弄平整。 The ground was rocky, so we smoothed out the path with cedar chips.地面不平整，于是我们用雪松木屑把小道垫平。 2 : to make (something) easier by removing or dealing with problems使顺利；铺平道路 We will smooth out the election process by next year.我们将于明年顺利推进选举进程。 She tried to smooth things out [=end an argument or disagreement] with her daughter-in-law, but the damage was done.她想尽力消除与儿媳的争执，但伤害已经造成。 smooth over [phrasal verb] smooth (something) over or smooth over (something) : to make (a disagreement, problem, difficulty, etc.) seem less serious than it really is缓和，减轻（分歧、问题、困难等） Don't worry about missing the application deadline—we'll smooth that over with the office.别为错过申请截止日期担心——我们会和相关部门沟通解决的。 She smoothed over the objections to his candidacy.她疏通了别人对他候选资格的反对意见。 |
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