smoothie

/ˈsmuːði/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈsmuːði/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈsmü-t͟hē How to pronounce smoothy (audio)/ (ame, mw)

smoothie — noun

  • smoothiesingular
  • smoothiesplural

1. a chilled drink made by blending fruit, and sometimes vegetables, with yogurt, j

1.名詞A2
釋義

a chilled drink made by blending fruit, and sometimes vegetables, with yogurt, juice, or milk until it becomes thick and smooth

例句

Mayumi blended a mango smoothie before catching the early train.

blend + fruit smoothie

The gym cafe sells green smoothies with spinach, banana, and yogurt.

green smoothie with fruit and yogurt

同義詞
  • shake

    a casual short form, though it can also refer to richer milk-based drinks

  • protein shake

    often made for nutrition and may use powder rather than fruit as the main idea

  • juice

    much thinner and usually not blended into a creamy texture

用法筆記

Common on cafe and health-food menus. The word usually suggests a cold blended drink built around fruit, even when people also add yogurt, oats, or vegetables.

常見錯誤

❌I had a smoothie of plain water and lemon.
✅I had lemon water.
💡A smoothie is a thick blended drink, not just flavoured water.

2. a man who sounds charming and confident so that people will trust him, especiall

2.名詞C2
釋義

a man who sounds charming and confident so that people will trust him, especially when his politeness feels false

例句

Gabriel told his sister not to trust the smoothie at the fundraiser dinner.

smoothie = charming but insincere man

The well-dressed smoothie kept praising guests while asking for small loans.

pattern: smoothie + flattering speech

同義詞
  • smooth-talker

    very close in meaning and strongly highlights persuasive speech

  • charmer

    can be positive, while smoothie usually suggests distrust

  • operator

    more calculating and often linked to schemes rather than just polished manners

反義詞

用法筆記

Informal and usually disapproving. Use it for a man whose easy charm seems designed to get money, favours, or trust from other people.

常見錯誤

❌He's a smoothie because he speaks calmly.
✅He's a smoothie because he flatters people to get what he wants.
💡The word is negative and suggests manipulative charm, not simply a relaxed speaking style.