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单词 smooth the way
释义

smooth the way

to make it easier for something to happen or more likely for something to happen
For several weeks now, the president has been trying to smooth the way for this packageof spending cuts and tax increases.

Examples of 'smooth the way' in a sentence
smooth the way

Agencies can smooth the way, but these are unregulated and expensive.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
His appearance will do little to smooth the way towards a deal.
Times, Sunday Times (2018)
His job is to smooth the way like a diplomat, gently leading the participants to 'fusion'.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Visiting felt like a trip to a foreign country with a different language, odd customs and no guide to smooth the way.
Globe and Mail (2003)
Ask your son to smooth the way - he'll be more able to persuade his dad to put any ill feeling aside on the day.
The Sun (2016)
Ironically, what you regard as most unsettling could, ultimately, help to smooth the way for unexpected but welcome developments.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Insist he at least tries them, reassuring him you will be there to smooth the way.
The Sun (2012)
This can help smooth the way if there is any unrest over the relocation and will help to incentivise the decision to move.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
He smoothed the way for her visit.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
However, the promise to reopen discussions on an improved deal have smoothed the way for the 28-year-old to return to the fold.
The Sun (2017)
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