smooth
adjective/smuːð/
/smuːð/
(comparative smoother, superlative smoothest)
Idioms - completely flat and even, without any rough areas or holes
平整的；平坦的；平滑的；光滑的 - the smooth surface of the metal
金属光滑的表面 - 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。 - They noticed her perfectly smooth white skin.
他们注意到她完美光滑的白皙皮肤。 - The new motorway surfaces were smooth as silk.
新的高速公路表面光滑如丝。
Extra Examples- The surface should be sanded smooth.
表面应打磨光滑。 - This cream makes even the roughest hands silky smooth.
这种护手霜能让即使是最粗糙的手变得丝绸般细滑。 - her beautifully smooth complexion
她那细腻光滑的皮肤 - the deceptively smooth surface of the glacier
看似光滑的冰川表面
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs- be
- feel
- look
- …
- extremely
- fairly
- very
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- the smooth surface of the metal
- (of a liquid mixture) without any solid pieces
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。 - Once the mixture is smooth, spread it over the cake.
一旦混合物变得光滑，将其铺在蛋糕上。
- Mix the flour with the milk to form a smooth paste.
- 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。 - a fairly smooth transition to democracy
向民主政体相当平稳的过渡 - They could not ensure a smooth transfer of political power.
他们无法保证政权的顺利交接。 - The project got off to a remarkably smooth start.
这项工程开始得非常顺利。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverbs- be
- look
- seem
- …
- extremely
- fairly
- very
- …
- They are introducing new measures to ensure the smooth running of the business.
- 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.
汽车悬挂经过改进，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。
- The car's improved suspension gives you a smoother ride.
- (often disapproving) (of people, especially men, and their behaviour) very polite and pleasant, but in a way that is often not very sincere
圆通的；八面玲珑的 - I don't like him. He's far too smooth for me.
我不喜欢他。我觉得他太圆滑。 - He's something of a smooth operator.
可以说，他是一个八面玲珑的滑头。
- I don't like him. He's far too smooth for me.
- pleasant and not bitter
醇和的；香醇的 - This coffee has a smooth, rich taste.
这种咖啡味道醇厚。
- This coffee has a smooth, rich taste.
- nice to hear, and without any rough or unpleasant sounds
悦耳的；圆润的
flat/even
without solid pieces
without problems
movement
man
drink/taste
voice/music
Word OriginOld English smōth, probably of Germanic origin, though no cognates are known. The verb dates from Middle English.
Idioms
be smooth/clear sailing (North American English)
(British English be plain sailing)
- to be simple and free from trouble
顺利；一帆风顺