[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]光滑的;平滑的 A smooth surface has no roughness, lumps, or holes.
...a rich cream that keeps skin soft and smooth.
能让皮肤永葆柔嫩光滑的营养霜
...a smooth surface such as glass...
如玻璃般光滑的表面
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。
smoothness
...the smoothness of her skin.
她光滑的皮肤
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[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]稠度均匀的;细腻匀和的;不结块的 A smooth liquid or mixture has been mixed well so that it has no lumps.
Continue whisking until the mixture looks smooth and creamy...
一直搅拌,直至混合物变得均匀细腻。
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。
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[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](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 as smooth, you mean that it is not bitter and is pleasant to drink.
This makes the whiskeys much smoother.
这样一来,威士忌就醇和多了。
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[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](动作等)平稳的,流畅的 A smooth line or movement has no sudden breaks or changes in direction or speed.
This exercise is done in one smooth motion.
这个练习一气呵成。
...the smooth curve of the trunk.
树干流畅的曲线
smoothly
Make sure that you execute all movements smoothly and without jerking...
一定要保证所有动作自然流畅,不要一顿一顿的。
'I've no idea,' he said smoothly.
他平静地说:“我不知道。”
smoothness
Sayer was delighted with the smoothness of the engine.
塞耶对发动机平稳流畅的运转很是满意。
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[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词](骑马、航行等)平稳的,顺顺当当的 A smooth ride, flight, or sea crossing is very comfortable because there are no unpleasant movements.
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。
smoothness
The smoothness of the flight was memorable.
这次平稳顺利的飞行令人难忘。
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[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]顺利的 You use smooth to describe something that is going well and is free of problems or trouble.
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。
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。
smoothly
So far, talks at GM have gone smoothly...
迄今为止,在通用汽车公司进行的会谈进展顺利。
The operation was moving along smoothly.
手术进展顺利。
smoothness
...airlines believed regulations requiring identification of all unaccompanied hold baggage would damage the smoothness of their operations.
航空公司认为,要求确认所有非随行行李的规定会阻碍公司营运的顺利进行。
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[ADJ-GRADED 能被表示程度的副词或介词词组修饰的形容词]故作殷勤有礼的;精明圆滑的;圆通的 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.
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。
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。
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[VERB 动词]抚平;抹平 If you smooth something, you move your hands over its surface to make it smooth and flat.
[V n with adv]
[V n]
She stood up and smoothed down her frock...
她站起身,抹平了裙子。
Bardo smoothed his moustache.
巴多抚了抚胡子。
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[VERB 动词]抹;捋 If you smooth something somewhere, you use your hands to spread it there.
[V n prep]
[V n with adv]
She smoothed the lotion across his shoulder blades...
她在他的肩胛骨上抹了乳液。
His fingers smoothed the hair back from her face.
他用手把她脸上的头发捋到脑后。
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[PHRASE 短语]铺平道路;促进 If you smooth the path or smooth the way towards something, you make it easier or more likely to happen.
[V inflects]
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。
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[PHRASE 短语]既能享乐也能吃苦;是好是歹一起承受 If you say that someone has to take 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.
[V inflects]
相关词组:
smooth out
smooth over
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smooth★/smuːð; NAmEsmuːð/
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smoothsmoothssmoothedsmoothingsmoothersmoothestadjective★(smooth·er,smooth·est)flat/even 平整;平滑1★completely flat and even, without any lumps, holes or rough areas 平整的;平坦的;平滑的;光滑的◆a lotion to make your skin feel soft and smooth能使皮肤柔软光滑的护肤液◆The water was as smooth as glass.水平如镜。◆a paint that gives a smooth, silky finish使表面如丝般光滑的油漆◆Over the years, the stone steps had worn smooth.日久天长,石阶已经磨得光溜溜的。OPP
rough
without lumps 无结块2★(of a liquid mixture 液体混合物)without any lumps 无结块的;混合均匀的◆Mix the flour with the milk to form a smooth paste.把面粉和牛奶和成均匀的面糊。without problems 顺利3★happening or continuing without any problems 顺利的;平稳的◆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。◆They could not ensure a smooth transfer of political power.他们无法保证政权的顺利交接。movement 运动4★even and regular, without sudden stops and starts 平稳的;连续而流畅的◆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。◆The plane made a smooth landing.飞机平稳降落。◆She swung herself over the gate in one smooth movement.她从栅栏门上一跃而过。man 人5( often disapproving) (of people, especially men, and their behaviour 人(尤指男人)及行为)very polite and pleasant, but in a way that is often not very sincere 圆通的;八面玲珑的SYN
smarmy
◆I don't like him. He's far too smooth for me.我不喜欢他。他太圆滑。◆He's something of a smooth operator.可以说,他是一个八面玲珑的滑头。drink/taste 饮料;味道6pleasant and not bitter 醇和的;香醇的◆This coffee has a smooth, rich taste.这种咖啡味道醇厚。voice/music 嗓音;音乐7nice to hear, and without any rough or unpleasant sounds 悦耳的;圆润的▶smooth·ness/smuːðnəs; NAmEsmuːðnəs/noun[uncountable ]◆the smoothness of her skin她的皮肤细腻光滑◆They admired the smoothness and efficiency with which the business was run.他们钦佩这家公司协调高效的管理方式。IDIOMsee
rough
n.verb1to make sth smooth 使平整;使平坦;使平滑;使光滑smoothsth (back/down/out) ◆He smoothed his hair back.他朝后捋了捋头发。◆She was smoothing out the creases in her skirt.她正设法弄平裙子上的皱褶。smoothsth + adj. ◆He took the letter and smoothed it flat on the table.他接过信,在桌上展平。2smoothsth on/into/over sth to put a layer of a soft substance over a surface (将软物质)均匀涂抹于◆Smooth the icing over the top of the cake.在蛋糕顶上均匀地铺一层糖霜。IDIOMSsmooth the ˈpath/ˈwayto make it easier for sb/sth to develop or make progress 铺平道路◆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 ˈfeathersto make sb feel less angry or offended 使息怒;劝解PHRASAL VERBSˌsmooth sth↔aˈway/ˈoutto make problems or difficulties disappear 消除(问题);克服(困难)ˌsmooth sth↔ˈoverto make problems or difficulties seem less important or serious, especially by talking to people 缓和;调解;斡旋◆She spoke to both sides in the dispute in an attempt to smooth things over.她和争执双方谈话,试图进行调解。smooth/smuːð; NAmEsmuːð/smooth·ness/smuːðnəs; NAmEsmuːðnəs/
1surface a smooth surface has no rough parts, lumps, or holes, especially in a way that is pleasant and attractive to touchOPP rough: Her skin felt smooth and cool. a smooth pebble The stone steps had been worn smooth.► see thesaurus at
flat
2happening without problems happening or operating successfully, without any problemssmooth running/operation Sarah is responsible for the smooth running of the sales department. The new government has promised a smooth transition of power. → go smoothly
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3movement [only before noun] with no sudden movements or changes of direction, especially in a way that is graceful or comfortable: Swing the tennis racket in one smooth motion. The jet made a smooth landing.smooth flight/ride (=a comfortable trip in an airplane or car) It wasn’t a very smooth ride.► see thesaurus at
comfortable
4person someone who is smooth is polite, confident, and relaxed, but is often not sincere: a smooth salesman He was a smooth talker. George is a smooth operator (=someone who does things in a smooth way).5liquid mixture a liquid mixture that is smooth has no big pieces in itOPP lumpy: Beat the eggs and flour until they are smooth.6sound a voice or music that is smooth is soft and pleasant to listen to: smooth jazz He has one of those silky smooth (=very smooth) voices.7taste a drink such as wine, coffee,whisky, or beer that is smooth is not bitter but tastes pleasant: a smooth full-bodied wine—smoothness noun [uncountable]: the smoothness of his skin →
smooth-talking
smooth1 adjective
smooth2 verb
smoothsmooth2 ●●○ verb [transitive]
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1to make something such as cloth or hair flat by moving your hands across it: Liz smoothed her skirt and sat down.smooth something back/down She smoothed back her hair.2 (also smooth down) to make a rough surface flat and even: The wood was smoothed and trimmed to size. Smooth down all the surfaces before you start painting.3[always + adverb/preposition] to rub a liquid, cream etc gently over a surface or into a surfacesmooth something into/over something She smoothed suntan lotion over her legs.4smooth the way/path for something to make it easier for something to happen, by dealing with any problems first: Staff helped smooth the way for the new administration.smooth away phrasal verbto get rid of problems or difficulties: A few objections have to be smoothed away before we can start the project.smooth out phrasal verb1to make something such as paper or cloth flat by moving your hands across it: They smoothed out the map on the table. Smooth out all the wrinkles.2to make something happen in an even regular way: Sometimes central banks intervene to smooth out price fluctuations.3to get rid of problems or difficultiessmooth over phrasal verbif you smooth over problems, difficulties etc, you make them seem less serious and easier to control, especially by talking to the people who are involved in the problem: Sally managed to smooth over the bad feelings between them.
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