smooth 1 W3 / smuð / 形容词 ( comparative smoother , superlative smoothest )

1 surface a smooth surface has no rough parts, lumps, or holes, especially in a way that is pleasant and attractive to touch 反义词 rough :

Her skin felt smooth and cool.

a smooth pebble

The stone steps had been worn smooth .

2 happening without problems happening or operating successfully, without any problems

smooth running/operation

Sarah is responsible for the smooth running of the sales department.

The new government has promised a smooth transition of power. → go smoothly at smoothly ( 2 )

3 movement [仅用于名词前] with no sudden movements or changes of direction, especially in a way that is graceful or comfortable :

Swing the tennis racket in one smooth motion.

The jet made a smooth landing.

smooth flight/ride (= a comfortable trip in an airplane or car )

It wasn’t a very smooth ride.

4 person someone who is smooth is polite, confident, and relaxed, but is often not sincere :

a smooth salesman

He was a smooth talker .

George is a smooth operator (= someone who does things in a smooth way ) .

5 liquid mixture a liquid mixture that is smooth has no big pieces in it 反义词 lumpy :

Beat the eggs and flour until they are smooth.

6 sound a voice or music that is smooth is soft and pleasant to listen to :

smooth jazz

He has one of those silky smooth (= very smooth ) voices.

7 taste a drink such as wine, coffee, whisky , or beer that is smooth is not bitter but tastes pleasant :

a smooth full-bodied wine

— smoothness 名词 [不可数名词] :

the smoothness of his skin → smooth-talking