smooth

英 [smuːð]

美 [smuːð]

adj. 平整的; 平坦的; 平滑的; 光滑的; 无结块的; 混合均匀的; 顺利的; 平稳的
v. 使平整; 使平坦; 使平滑; 使光滑; (将软物质)均匀涂抹于

现在分词：smoothing　比较级：smoother　过去分词：smoothed　过去式：smoothed　第三人称单数：smooths　最高级：smoothest　

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短语动词

smooth out
1. （尤指通过协商）消除，解决

smooth over
1. （尤指通过协商）减轻，缓和

短语用例

smooth sth↔away/out

消除（问题）；克服（困难）
to make problems or difficulties disappear

smooth sth↔over

缓和；调解；斡旋
to make problems or difficulties seem less important or serious, especially by talking to people

习惯用语

adj.

take the rough with the smooth

好事坏事都接受；既能享乐也能吃苦
to accept the unpleasant or difficult things that happen in life as well as the good things

smooth the path/way

铺平道路
to make it easier for sb/sth to develop or make progress
These negotiations are intended to smooth the path to a peace treaty.
这些谈判目的在于为签订和平条约铺平道路。

smooth (sb's) ruffled feathers

使息怒；劝解
to make sb feel less angry or offended

牛津词典

adj.

平整；平滑 flat/even

平整的；平坦的；平滑的；光滑的
completely flat and even, without any lumps, holes or rough areas
1. a lotion to make your skin feel soft and smooth
  能使皮肤柔软光滑的护肤液
2. The water was as smooth as glass.
  水平如镜。
3. a paint that gives a smooth, silky finish
  使表面如丝般光滑的油漆
4. Over the years, the stone steps had worn smooth.
  日久天长，石阶已经磨得光溜溜的。

无结块 without lumps

无结块的；混合均匀的
without any lumps
1. Mix the flour with the milk to form a smooth paste.
  把面粉和牛奶和成均匀的面糊。

顺利 without problems

顺利的；平稳的
happening or continuing without any problems
1. They are introducing new measures to ensure the smooth running of the business.
  他们正采取新措施，以确保公司平稳运转。
2. They could not ensure a smooth transfer of political power.
  他们无法保证政权的顺利交接。

运动 movement

平稳的；连续而流畅的
even and regular, without sudden stops and starts
1. The car's improved suspension gives you a smoother ride.
  汽车悬架经过改进，乘坐起来更平稳。
2. The plane made a smooth landing.
  飞机平稳降落。
3. She swung herself over the gate in one smooth movement.
  她从门上一跃而过。

人 man

圆通的；八面玲珑的
very polite and pleasant, but in a way that is often not very sincere
1. I don't like him. He's far too smooth for me.
  我不喜欢他。我觉得他太圆滑。
2. He's something of a smooth operator .
  可以说，他是一个八面玲珑的滑头。

饮料；味道 drink/taste

醇和的；香醇的
pleasant and not bitter
1. This coffee has a smooth, rich taste.
  这种咖啡味道醇厚。

嗓音；音乐 voice/music

悦耳的；圆润的
nice to hear, and without any rough or unpleasant sounds

verb

使平整；使平坦；使平滑；使光滑
to make sth smooth
1. He smoothed his hair back.
  他朝后捋了捋头发。
2. She was smoothing out the creases in her skirt.
  她正设法弄平裙子上的皱褶。
3. He took the letter and smoothed it flat on the table.
  他接过信，在桌上展平。
（将软物质）均匀涂抹于
to put a layer of a soft substance over a surface
1. Smooth the icing over the top of the cake.
  在蛋糕顶上均匀地铺一层糖霜。

柯林斯词典

ADJ-GRADED 光滑的;平滑的
Asmoothsurface has no roughness, lumps, or holes.
1. ...a rich cream that keeps skin soft and smooth.
  能让皮肤永葆柔嫩光滑的营养霜
2. ...a smooth surface such as glass...
  如玻璃般光滑的表面
3. The flagstones beneath their feet were worn smooth by centuries of use.
  他们脚下的石板路经过数百年的踩踏，磨得光溜溜的。
ADJ-GRADED 稠度均匀的;细腻匀和的;不结块的
Asmoothliquid or mixture has been mixed well so that it has no lumps.
1. Continue whisking until the mixture looks smooth and creamy...
  一直搅拌，直至混合物变得均匀细腻。
2. Blend the cornflour to a smooth paste with a little cold water.
  加入少量的凉水，将玉米粉搅拌成均匀的糊状。
ADJ-GRADED (葡萄酒、威士忌或咖啡等)醇和的，不烈的，不苦的
If you describe a drink such as wine, whisky, or coffee assmooth, you mean that it is not bitter and is pleasant to drink.
1. This makes the whiskeys much smoother.
  这样一来，威士忌就醇和多了。
ADJ-GRADED (动作等)平稳的，流畅的
Asmoothline or movement has no sudden breaks or changes in direction or speed.
1. This exercise is done in one smooth motion.
  这个练习一气呵成。
2. ...the smooth curve of the trunk.
  树干流畅的曲线
ADJ-GRADED (骑马、航行等)平稳的，顺顺当当的
Asmoothride, flight, or sea crossing is very comfortable because there are no unpleasant movements.
1. The active suspension system gives the car a very smooth ride.
  这个主动悬架系统使汽车行驶起来非常平稳。
ADJ-GRADED 顺利的
You usesmoothto describe something that is going well and is free of problems or trouble.
1. Political hopes for a swift and smooth transition to democracy have been dashed...
  迅速而顺利地过渡到民主体制的政治希望破灭了。
2. A number of problems marred the smooth running of this event.
  一些问题搅乱了这一事件的顺利进展。
ADJ-GRADED 故作殷勤有礼的;精明圆滑的;圆通的
If you describe a man assmooth, you mean that he is extremely smart, confident, and polite, often in a way that you find rather unpleasant.
1. Twelve extremely good-looking, smooth young men have been picked as finalists...
  12 名特别漂亮精明的青年男子被选为参加决赛的选手。
2. He was the smoothest and probably the most powerful chief of staff in political memory.
  在人们关于政治人物的记忆里，他是最精明、可能也是最有权势的参谋长。
VERB 抚平;抹平
If yousmoothsomething, you move your hands over its surface to make it smooth and flat.
1. She stood up and smoothed down her frock...
  她站起身，抹平了裙子。
2. Bardo smoothed his moustache.
  巴多抚了抚胡子。
VERB 抹;捋
If yousmoothsomething somewhere, you use your hands to spread it there.
1. She smoothed the lotion across his shoulder blades...
  她在他的肩胛骨上抹了乳液。
2. His fingers smoothed the hair back from her face.
  他用手把她脸上的头发捋到脑后。
PHRASE 铺平道路;促进
If yousmooth the pathorsmooth the waytowards something, you make it easier or more likely to happen.
1. Their talks were aimed at smoothing the path towards a treaty to limit long-range weapons.
  他们的会谈旨在为缔结限制远程武器条约铺平道路。
既能享乐也能吃苦;是好是歹一起承受
If you say that someone has totake the rough with the smooth, you mean that they have to accept the unpleasant or difficult things that happen as well as the pleasant things.

英英释义

noun

the act of smoothing
1. he gave his hair a quick smooth

verb

make (a surface) shine
1. shine the silver, please
2. polish my shoes
Synonym:polishsmoothenshine
make smooth or smoother, as if by rubbing
1. smooth the surface of the wood
Synonym:smoothen
free from obstructions
1. smooth the way towards peace negotiations
Synonym:smooth out

adj

(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
1. a ribbon of sand between the angry sea and the placid bay
2. the quiet waters of a lagoon
3. a lake of tranquil blue water reflecting a tranquil blue sky
4. a smooth channel crossing
5. scarcely a ripple on the still water
6. unruffled water
Synonym:placidquietstilltranquilunruffled
lacking obstructions or difficulties
1. the bill's path through the legislature was smooth and orderly
smoothly agreeable and courteous with a degree of sophistication
1. he was too politic to quarrel with so important a personage
2. the manager pacified the customer with a smooth apology for the error
Synonym:politicsuavebland
smooth and unconstrained in movement
1. a long, smooth stride
2. the fluid motion of a cat
3. the liquid grace of a ballerina
Synonym:fluentfluidliquid
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
1. smooth skin
2. a smooth tabletop
3. smooth fabric
4. a smooth road
5. water as smooth as a mirror
of motion that runs or flows or proceeds without jolts or turbulence
1. a smooth ride
of the margin of a leaf shape
(music) without breaks between notes
1. a legato passage
Synonym:legato

双语例句

The flagstones beneath their feet were worn smooth by centuries of use.
他们脚下的石板路经过数百年的踩踏，磨得光溜溜的。
The satin feels smooth.
这缎子摸起来很滑溜。
He was the smoothest and probably the most powerful chief of staff in political memory.
在人们关于政治人物的记忆里，他是最精明、可能也是最有权势的参谋长。
The renewed violence this week hardly augurs well for smooth or peaceful change
本周新一轮的暴力事件预示着顺利平和的转变几乎不可能实现。
Their talks were aimed at smoothing the path towards a treaty to limit long-range weapons.
他们的会谈旨在为缔结限制远程武器条约铺平道路。
She sought the good offices of the President for the smooth passage of the Bill.
为了使该法案顺利通过，她寻求总统的帮助。
I also used to love the smooth way in which the foreigner operated.
我也曾经喜欢那个老外平稳流畅的操作方式。
Twelve extremely good-looking, smooth young men have been picked as finalists
12名特别漂亮精明的青年男子被选为参加决赛的选手。
When dry, feel the surface and it will no longer be smooth
晾干之后，表面摸上去就不再光滑了。
Political hopes for a swift and smooth transition to democracy have been dashed
迅速而顺利地过渡到民主体制的政治希望破灭了。