| 单词 | smooth |
| 释义 | smooth —smooth /smuːð/ adjective (NOT INTERRUPTED) ► C2 happening without any sudden changes, interruption, or difficulty: » We had a very smooth flight with no turbulence at all.» The car's improved suspension gives a much smoother ride than earlier models.» An efficient transport system is vital to the smooth running of a country's economy.Thesaurus+: ↑Continuous and permanentThesaurus+: ↑Efficient and effectivesmoothness /ˈsmuːð.nəs/ noun [U]► F0» The wine possesses a smoothness and balanced depth that is rare.» I just love the smoothness of silk.Thesaurus+: ↑Straight, even and levelThesaurus+: ↑Pleasant to eat or drinkThesaurus+: ↑Wines and winemakingThesaurus+: ↑Continuous and permanent adjective (NOT SINCERE) ► F0 very polite, confident, and able to persuade people, but in a way that is not sincere: » The foreign minister is so smooth that many of his colleagues distrust him.» In job interviews, the successful candidates tend to be the smooth talkers who know exactly how to make the right impression.Thesaurus+: ↑Affected and insincereThesaurus+: ↑Talkative and eloquentsmoothness /ˈsmuːð.nəs/ noun [U]► F0» The wine possesses a smoothness and balanced depth that is rare.» I just love the smoothness of silk.Thesaurus+: ↑Straight, even and levelThesaurus+: ↑Pleasant to eat or drinkThesaurus+: ↑Wines and winemakingThesaurus+: ↑Continuous and permanent adjective (REGULAR) ► B1 having a surface or consisting of a substance that is perfectly regular and has no holes, lumps, or areas that rise or fall suddenly: » a smooth surface/texture/consistency» This custard is deliciously smooth and creamy.» Mix together the butter and sugar until smooth.» The road ahead was flat and smooth.» This cream will help to keep your skin smooth.Thesaurus+: ↑Straight, even and levelsmoothness /ˈsmuːð.nəs/ noun [U]► F0» The wine possesses a smoothness and balanced depth that is rare.» I just love the smoothness of silk.Thesaurus+: ↑Straight, even and levelThesaurus+: ↑Pleasant to eat or drinkThesaurus+: ↑Wines and winemakingThesaurus+: ↑Continuous and permanentWord Builder:–Nouns: smoothness–Adjectives: smooth–Verbs: smooth–Adverbs: smoothly • • • Extra Examples:» The chocolate mousse was smooth and creamy.» The surface had been filed smooth.» Knead the dough until smooth.» Rub the wood down with fine sandpaper till it is smooth.» A smooth, dry surface helps the tiles adhere to the wall.adjective (TASTING PLEASANT) ► F0 having a pleasant flavour that is not sour or bitter: » This coffee is incredibly smooth and rich.Thesaurus+: ↑Pleasant to eat or drinkThesaurus+: ↑Wines and winemakingsmoothness /ˈsmuːð.nəs/ noun [U]► F0» The wine possesses a smoothness and balanced depth that is rare.» I just love the smoothness of silk.Thesaurus+: ↑Straight, even and levelThesaurus+: ↑Pleasant to eat or drinkThesaurus+: ↑Wines and winemakingThesaurus+: ↑Continuous and permanent verb [I or T] (MAKE FLAT) ↑Verb Endings for smooth ► F0 to move your hands across something in order to make it flat: » He straightened his tie nervously and smoothed (down) his hair.Thesaurus+: ↑Making things more or less smooth or straightWord Builder:–Nouns: smoothness–Adjectives: smooth–Verbs: smooth–Adverbs: smoothlyverb [T + adv/prep] (RUB) ↑Verb Endings for smooth ► F0 to cover the surface of something with a liquid or cream, using gentle rubbing movements: » Pour some oil into the palm of your hand and then smooth it over your arms and neck.Thesaurus+: ↑Making things more or less smooth or straightThesaurus+: ↑Scratching and rubbingverb [T] (REMOVE PROBLEMS) ↑Verb Endings for smooth ► F0 to remove difficulties and make something easier to do or achieve: » We encourage parents to help smooth their children's way through school.» We must do more to smooth the country's path to democratic reform.Thesaurus+: ↑Making things better , ↑Becoming better |
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