slick

• Используется в американском английском для описания чего-то гладкого, эффективного и хорошо сделанного, часто с оттенком ловкости или изысканности.

Used in American English to describe something that is smooth, efficient, and well-made, often with a sense of cleverness or sophistication.

1. Smooth and slipperyB1formal

   Having a smooth, slippery surface, often due to a substance like ice, oil, or grease.

   Скользкий

   • The roads were slick with ice after the storm.
   • Be careful, the floor is slick from the spilled oil.
   • His hands were slick with grease after fixing the engine.

   Synonymsglossygreasyoilysleekslipperysmooth

   Antonymscoarsedryrough

2. Superficially plausibleB2formal

   Appearing to be true or correct but lacking real depth or substance; glib.

   Поверхностно убедительный

   • The politician gave a slick answer that avoided the real issue.
   • His slick promises sounded good but had no real plan behind them.
   • She saw through his slick explanation immediately.

   Synonymsfacileglibplausibleshallowsilkysmoothspecioussuavesuperficial

   Antonymscandidforthrightgenuinehonestsincerestraightforward

3. Smooth and shinyB1formal

   Having a smooth, glossy, and reflective surface.

   Гладкий и блестящий

   • The car had a slick, polished finish.
   • Her hair was slick and shiny after using the conditioner.
   • The magazine cover had a slick, glossy texture.

   Synonymsglossylustrouspolishedsatinyshinysleek

   Antonymscoarsedullgrainymatterough

4. Skilled in deceptionB2informal

   Cleverly and often deceptively skillful; marked by cunning or trickery.

   Ловкий в обмане

   • The con artist was a slick operator who fooled many people.
   • He used slick tactics to win the negotiation.
   • The slick salesman convinced them to buy a faulty product.

   Synonymscraftycunningdeviousduplicitousguilefulsilver-tonguedslysmooth-tonguedtrickywily

   Antonymsartlessguilelesshonestingenuousnaive

• Существительное с несколькими значениями: скользкая гладкость; журнал, напечатанный на высококачественной бумаге; плёнка из масла или мусора, плавающая на воде; или мастерок, используемый для выравнивания поверхности.

A noun with multiple meanings: a slippery smoothness; a magazine printed on high-quality paper; a film of oil or garbage floating on water; or a trowel used to make a surface smooth.

1. Slippery smoothnessB2formal

   A condition or area that is smooth and slippery, often due to moisture or oil.

   Скользкая поверхность

   • The road had a slick of ice after the freezing rain.
   • Be careful of the slick on the floor after it was mopped.
   • The car skidded on a slick of oil on the highway.

   Synonymslubricityslicknessslipperinesssmoothness

2. Glossy magazineB2informalamerican

   A magazine printed on high-quality, glossy paper, often associated with fashion or lifestyle.

   Глянцевый журнал

   • She was featured in a fashion slick last month.
   • He flipped through the pages of a glossy travel slick.
   • The advertisement appeared in several high-end slicks.

   Synonymsglossy

3. Floating filmB2formal

   A thin layer of oil or other substance floating on the surface of water.

   Плёнка

   • An oil slick spread rapidly across the bay after the spill.
   • The cleanup crew worked to contain the garbage slick.
   • Environmentalists monitored the slick's movement toward the shore.

   Synonymscoatcoatingfilmlayersheen

4. Smoothing toolC1formal

   A trowel used in construction or plastering to create a smooth, flat surface.

   Гладилка

   • The plasterer used a slick to finish the wall smoothly.
   • A slick is essential for achieving a polished concrete floor.
   • He cleaned the slick after applying the final coat of plaster.

   Synonymsslicker

• Глагол, означающий сделать что-то гладким, блестящим или аккуратным, часто с помощью нанесения вещества или укладки; также используется неформально для обозначения придания чему-то более отшлифованного или профессионального вида.

A verb meaning to make something smooth, glossy, or neat, often by applying a substance or by styling; also used informally to mean to make something appear more polished or professional.

1. Make smooth or glossyB2informal

   To make something smooth, glossy, or sleek, often by applying a substance or by pressing.

   Сделать гладким или блестящим

   • He slicked his hair back with gel.
   • She slicked the surface of the table with oil.
   • The mechanic slicked the engine parts to reduce friction.

   Synonymsburnishglazeglosspolishshinesleeksmooth

   Antonymscoarsenroughroughen

2. Make neat or tidyB2informal

   To make something neat, tidy, or streamlined, often by smoothing it down.

   Пригладить

   • He slicked down his shirt collar before the meeting.
   • She slicked the pages of the book flat.
   • The stylist slicked the model's hair into a sleek ponytail.

   Synonymsgroomneatenpolishsleeksmoothtidy

Phrasal variantsslick downslick up