smooth

• 形容表面平整、没有凹凸或粗糙；也形容过程顺利、没有困难。

Describes a surface that is even and without roughness, lumps, or holes; also used to describe a process that is easy and without problems.

1. Even and flat surfaceA2formal

   Having an even and regular surface; free from roughness or bumps.

   光滑

   • The table has a smooth wooden finish.
   • Her skin felt smooth and soft.
   • The road was smooth after the new pavement was laid.

   同义词evenflatglossylevelplanepolishedregularsleek

   反义词bumpycoarseirregularlumpyroughruggeduneven

2. Without difficultiesB1formal

   Proceeding without problems, interruptions, or obstacles.

   顺利

   • The transition to the new system was smooth.
   • We had a smooth flight despite the weather.
   • The negotiations went smoothly and ended quickly.

   同义词easyeffortlessfrictionlessseamlesstrouble-freeuninterrupted

   反义词bumpydifficulthardproblematicroughstormytroubleduneven

3. Graceful or charmingB2informal

   Having a polished, charming, or suave manner, often used to describe a person's behavior.

   圆滑的

   • He is a smooth talker who can convince anyone.
   • She gave a smooth performance on stage.
   • His smooth manners made him popular at parties.

   同义词charmingdebonairglibpolishedslicksophisticatedsuaveurbane

   反义词awkwardclumsygauchegraceless

• 名词，指平滑、平整、无粗糙或瑕疵的状态或性质；也指平稳、顺畅、柔和的程度。

A noun referring to a state or quality of being even, flat, and free from roughness, bumps, or irregularities.

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1. Smoothing actionB2informal

   The act of making something smooth or the state of being smooth.

   平滑化

   • Give the wood a smooth with sandpaper before painting.
   • The mechanic gave the engine a smooth to remove the rust.
   • She applied a final smooth to the clay pot.

   同义词polishpolishingrubbingsmoothnessstroke

• 动词，表示使某物表面变得平整、光滑，消除凹凸或褶皱；也指使过程、关系或情况变得顺畅、简单或顺利。

A verb used to indicate the act of making something flat, even, or free from roughness, or to make a process easier or more pleasant.

1. Make even or flatA2formal

   To make a surface even, flat, or free from roughness.

   弄平

   • She smoothed the wrinkles out of the tablecloth.
   • He smoothed the concrete with a trowel.
   • The carpenter smoothed the wood with sandpaper.

   同义词buffevenflattenironlevelplanepolishpresssandstraighten

   反义词furrowpuckerroughroughenwrinkle

2. Ease or facilitateB2formal

   To make something easier or less difficult, often by removing obstacles.

   使顺利

   • The mediator smoothed the negotiations between the two parties.
   • Her experience smoothed the transition to the new system.
   • The manager smoothed over the conflict with a compromise.

   同义词aidassistcleareaseexpeditefacilitatehelplubricateoilsimplify

   反义词hamperimpedeobstructthwart

3. Calm or sootheB1informal

   To make something less harsh, rough, or agitated.

   安抚

   • He smoothed her hair to comfort her.
   • The music smoothed his nerves after a long day.
   • She smoothed the situation with a gentle apology.

   同义词allayassuagecalmcomforteasemollifypacifyplacatesettlesoothe

   反义词agitateexciteirritateprovokerouseupset

短语动词变体smooth outsmooth over