sleek

• 形容外表或设计光滑、有光泽且优雅精致。

Describes something that is smooth, glossy, and elegant in appearance or design.

1. Smooth and shinyB1formal

   Having a smooth, glossy, and polished surface that reflects light.

   光滑亮丽

   • The cat had a sleek, black coat.
   • Her hair was sleek and shiny after the treatment.
   • The car's sleek design caught everyone's attention.

   同义词burnishedglossylustrouspolishedsatinyshinysilkyslick

   反义词coarsedullgrainymatteroughuneven

2. Streamlined and aerodynamicB2formal

   Designed or shaped to offer minimal resistance to fluid flow, such as air or water.

   流线型的

   • The yacht has a sleek hull for faster sailing.
   • Aerodynamic engineers created a sleek new airplane wing.
   • The sleek shape of the sports car reduces drag.

   同义词aerodynamicflowingslipperysmoothstreamlined

   反义词blockybulkyclumsyungainly

3. Elegantly stylishB2informal

   Having a neat, fashionable, and sophisticated appearance, sometimes excessively so.

   时髦优雅的

   • He looked sleek in his tailored suit.
   • The sleek design of the smartphone is very popular.
   • She arrived at the party looking sleek and confident.

   同义词chicdapperdebonairelegantpolishedrefinedsophisticatedstylishsuaveurbane

   反义词disheveleddowdyfrumpyrumpledslovenlyunkempt

• 动词，指使某物变得光滑、有光泽或外观优雅，通常通过抚平或整理来实现。

A verb meaning to make something smooth, glossy, or elegant in appearance, often by smoothing or styling.

1. Make smooth and glossyB2formal

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

   使光滑

   • She sleeked her hair back with gel.
   • The mechanic sleeked the car's surface with wax.
   • He sleeked the leather with a special conditioner.

   同义词buffburnishglazeglosslacquerpolishshinesmoothvarnish

   反义词coarsenroughen

短语动词变体sleek downsleek over