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新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

smooth

英  [smuːð]
    

[ADJ, VERB]

    ADJ. 形容词

  • smoother , smoothest

    1. 光滑的

    A smooth surface has no roughness, lumps, or holes.

    双语例句

    例：

    a rich cream that keeps skin soft and smooth.

    能让皮肤永葆柔嫩光滑的营养霜。

    例：

    a smooth surface such as glass.

    玻璃般光滑的表面。

    2. 均匀的 , （液体或混合物）细腻的

    A smooth liquid or mixture has been mixed well so that it has no lumps.

    双语例句

    例：

    Continue whisking until the mixture looks smooth and creamy.

    继续搅拌直至混合物看上去均匀且呈奶油状。

    3. （酒或咖啡等饮料）醇和的

    If you describe a drink such as wine, whisky, or coffee as smooth, you mean that it is not bitter and is pleasant to drink.

    双语例句

    例：

    This makes the whiskies much smoother.

    这使威士忌酒醇和得多。

    4. （线条或动作）流畅的

    A smooth line or movement has no sudden breaks or changes in direction or speed.

    双语例句

    例：

    This exercise is done in one smooth motion.

    这套体操完成得很流畅。

    5. （乘车﹑飞行或航海）舒适平稳的

    A smooth ride, flight, or sea crossing is very comfortable because there are no unpleasant movements.

    双语例句

    例：

    The active suspension system gives the car a very smooth ride.

    活动的悬挂系统使汽车行驶起来非常平稳。

    6. 顺利的

    You use smooth to describe something that is going well and is free of problems or trouble.

    双语例句

    例：

    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愿望已经破灭了。

    7. 精明的 , 圆滑的

    If you describe a man as smooth, you mean that he is extremely smart, confident, and polite, often in a way that you find rather unpleasant.

    双语例句

    例：

    Twelve extremely good-looking, smooth young men have been picked as finalists.

    12个非常英俊精明的男青年已被选入决赛。

    PHRASAL VERB. 短语动词

  • smooth out

    1. [PHRASAL 短语] （尤指通过谈话）解决

    If you smooth out a problem or difficulty, you solve it, especially by talking to the people concerned.

    双语例句

    例：

    Baker was smoothing out differences with European allies.

    贝克尔正在努力消除与欧洲盟友的分歧。

  • smooth over

    1. [PHRASAL 短语] 缓和 , 减轻

    If you smooth over a problem or difficulty, you make it less serious and easier to deal with, especially by talking to the people concerned.

    双语例句

    例：

    an attempt to smooth over the violent splits that have occurred.

    力求缓和已经发生的暴力冲突的尝试。

    例：

    The president is trying to smooth things over.

    这位总统正试图把大事化小。

    VERB. 动词

  • smooths , smoothing , smoothed

    1. [T 及物动词] （用手）弄平

    If you smooth something, you move your hands over its surface to make it smooth and flat.

    双语例句

    例：

    She stood up and smoothed down her frock.

    她站起来，抚平了自己的连衣裙。

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