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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 金属的光滑表面 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. 他们注意到她的皮肤非常光滑白皙。 The new motorway surfaces were smooth as silk. 新的高速公路表面光滑如丝。
Extra ExamplesThe 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
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(of a liquid mixture )液体混合物 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,就把它涂在蛋糕上。
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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 向民主制度相当顺利的过渡 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
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even and regular, without sudden stops and starts 平稳的;连续而流畅的 - (often disapproving)
(of people, especially men, and their behaviour )人,尤指男人及行为 very polite and pleasant, but in a way that is often not very sincere synonym smarmy圆通的;八面玲珑的 pleasant and not bitter 醇和的;香醇的 nice to hear, and without any rough or unpleasant sounds 悦耳的;圆润的
flat/even平整;平滑
without solid pieces
without problems顺利
movement运动
man人
drink/taste饮料;味道
voice/music嗓音;音乐
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 使息怒;劝解