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smooth S0501200 (smo͞oth)adj. smooth·er, smooth·est 1. a. Having a surface free from irregularities, roughness, or projections; even. See Synonyms at level.b. Free from waves or disturbances; calm: The lake is smooth today.2. a. Free from hair, whiskers, or stubble: felt his smooth cheek after the close shave.b. Having a short dense flat coat. Used of dogs.3. a. Having a fine texture: a smooth fabric.b. Having an even consistency: a smooth pudding.c. Having an even or gentle motion or movement: a smooth ride.4. Having no obstructions or difficulties: a smooth operation; a smooth trip.5. Easy-going; serene: a smooth temperament.6. Not sharp or bitter in taste: a smooth wine.7. Delicately pleasing to the ear; not harsh or grating: a smooth voice.8. Ingratiatingly polite and agreeable: known for his smooth remarks.v. smoothed, smooth·ing, smoothes v.tr.1. To make (something) even, level, or unwrinkled: smoothed the fabric with an iron.2. To rid of obstructions, hindrances, or difficulties: a real estate agent who smoothed the process of applying for a mortgage.3. To soothe or tranquilize; make calm: The president tried to smooth over the hurt feelings of the disputing factions.4. To cause to appear less harsh or severe than is the case: Don't try to smooth over their faults.v.intr. To become smooth.n.1. The act of smoothing.2. A smooth surface or part.
[Middle English smothe, from Old English smōth.]
smooth′er n.smooth′ly adv.smooth′ness n.Thesaurus| Adv. | 1. | smoothly - with no problems or difficulties; "put the plans into effect quickly and smoothly"; "despite of some mishaps, everything went swimmingly"swimmingly | | 2. | smoothly - in a smooth and diplomatic manner; "`And now,' he said smoothly, `we will continue the conversation'" |
Translationssmooth (smuːð) adjective1. having an even surface; not rough. Her skin is as smooth as satin. 光滑的 光滑的2. without lumps. Mix the ingredients to a smooth paste. 調勻的 调匀的3. (of movement) without breaks, stops or jolts. Did you have a smooth flight from New York? 平穩的 平稳的4. without problems or difficulties. a smooth journey; His progress towards promotion was smooth and rapid. 順利的 顺利的5. (too) agreeable and pleasant in manner etc. I don't trust those smooth salesmen. 迎合討好的 迎合讨好的 verb1. (often with down, ~out etc) to make (something) smooth or flat. She tried to smooth the creases out. 把...弄平 把...弄平2. (with into or over). to rub (a liquid substance etc) gently over (a surface): Smooth the moisturizing cream into/over your face and neck. 把(液體物質等)輕輕擦在...表面 把（液体物质等）轻轻擦在...表面 ˈsmoothen verb to make smooth. 使平滑 使平滑ˈsmoothly adverbThe plane landed smoothly; The meeting went very smoothly. 平穩地，順利地 平稳地，顺利地 ˈsmoothness noun 平滑 平滑smoothly
the course of true love never ran smoothlyLovers will inevitably face problems or challenges. This phrase is an alteration of "the course of true love never did run smooth," from Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. A: "I can't believe my boyfriend is going to school 3,000 miles away." B: "Well, the course of true love never ran smoothly."See also: course, love, never, of, ran, smoothly, truecourse of true love never ran smoothly, theLovers often face difficulties, as in Every time he tells me that he and his wife are fighting, I say the same thing-you know about the course of true love . The full term is a quotation from Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream (1:1): "The course of true love never did run smooth." Over the years it has become so familiar that today it is often shortened, as in the example. See also: course, love, never, of, ran, trueEncyclopediaSeesmoothsmoothly
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