1 smooth /ˈsmuːð/ adjective smoother; smoothest
smoother; smoothest
Learner's definition of SMOOTH
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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
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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。
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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。
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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 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。
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Our trip was smooth and uneventful.我们的旅程安安稳稳、一帆风顺。
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a : even and regular without sudden movements流畅的 b : not having or causing sudden, violent movements平稳的;平静的 — 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。
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He has a smooth manner.他态度圆滑。
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He's a real smooth talker. [=he says flattering things]他说话很圆滑。
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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 b : pleasant to hear or listen to和谐悦耳的;圆润的
take the rough with the smooth
— see 3rough
— smoothness
noun [noncount] 2 smooth /ˈsmuːð/ verb
smoothes; smoothed; smoothing
smoothes; smoothed; smoothing
Learner's definition of SMOOTH
[+ object]
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: to make (something) smooth使平整;使平滑;弄平 —
often + back or down — 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。
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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。
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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。
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Smooth the wax over the wood before polishing.先把蜡涂在木头上,然后再抛光。
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She smoothed on some moisturizer before she put on her makeup.她在化妆前先抹上润肤霜。
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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)
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。
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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。
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: 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。
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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)