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smooth

/ˈsmuːð/

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adjective

smoother; -est

having a flat, even surface :not rough :not having any bumps, ridges, or uneven parts

smooth skin

They groomed the ski trail so it was smooth.

The river rocks had been worn smooth by the water.

The surface is (as) smooth as silk. [=very smooth]

b of a liquid mixture :not having any lumps :mixed together so there are no lumps

Whisk the flour into the gravy until it is smooth.

The milkshake was smooth and creamy.

happening or done without any problems

With the aid of observers, the election process was a smooth one.

Our trip was smooth and uneventful.

even and regular without sudden movements

the smooth movements of a swimmer

She has a nice, smooth golf swing.

not having or causing sudden, violent movements

His new car has a smooth ride.

Our flight was very smooth. - opposite rough

informal :relaxed, confident, and pleasant in a way that may be intended to deceive people

I don't trust himhe's just too smooth.

He has a smooth manner.

He's a real smooth talker. [=he says flattering things]

She's a smooth operator. [=a person who is smooth] - see also smoothie

not sharp, bitter, or unpleasant in taste or smell

The wine was full and smooth.

a smooth cup of coffee

pleasant to hear or listen to

He has a rich, smooth voice.

smooth sailing

xem sailing

take the rough with the smooth

xem rough

verb

smoothes; smoothed; smoothing

[+ obj] to make (something) smooth

He smoothed his tie and headed out the door.

The coin's date had been smoothed away over time. - often + back or down

She smoothed back her hair.

Smooth the surface down with sandpaper. - see also smooth out (below)

to remove problems or difficulties from a situation

They smoothed the way for a quick end to the dispute. [=they made it easier to achieve a quick end to the dispute]

She has helped smooth a path [=has helped make it easier] for more women to run for office.

always followed by an adverb or preposition :to spread (something) over a surface (such as your skin) :to apply (something) by rubbing it on a surface

Smooth the cream on after your shower.

Smooth the wax over the wood before polishing.

She smoothed on some moisturizer before she put on her makeup.

He smoothed ointment over the cut.

smooth away

[phrasal verb]

smooth (something) away or smooth away (something) :to make (problems, difficulties, etc.) less serious :to remove (problems, difficulties, etc.)

We'll help smooth away any legal trouble.

smooth out

[phrasal verb]

smooth (something) out or smooth out (something)

to make (something) smooth or flat

Help me smooth out the tablecloth.

The ground was rocky, so we smoothed out the path with cedar chips.

to make (something) easier by removing or dealing with problems

We will smooth out the election process by next year.

She tried to smooth things out [=end an argument or disagreement] with her daughter-in-law, but the damage was done.

smooth over

[phrasal verb]

smooth (something) over or smooth over (something) :to make (a disagreement, problem, difficulty, etc.) seem less serious than it really is

Don't worry about missing the application deadlinewe'll smooth that over with the office.

She smoothed over the objections to his candidacy.

* Các từ tương tự:
smoothie, smoothly, smooth-talking