smooth
/smuːð/ (bre, ipa) · /smuːð/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈsmüt͟h/ (ame, mw)
smooth — 形容詞
- smoothpositive
- smoothercomparative
- smoothestsuperlative
1. describes a surface that has no bumps, lumps, or rough spots — like the surface
光滑的
表面無凹凸或粗糙的
describes a surface that has no bumps, lumps, or rough spots — like the surface of a mirror, a polished stone, or still water on a calm day.
Amihan ran her fingers over the smooth glass tabletop.
Amihan 用手指撫摸光滑的玻璃桌面。
The new road felt smooth under the tyres of Caio's bicycle.
新鋪的馬路摸起來很光滑，Caio 騎著腳踏車經過。
Mix the ingredients until the sauce becomes completely smooth and shiny.
攪拌材料直到醬汁變得完全光滑且有光澤。
The surface of the frozen lake was so smooth that it looked like a mirror.
結冰的湖面光滑得像一面鏡子。
Jude picked a smooth stone from the riverbed and put it in his pocket.
Jude 從河床撿起一顆光滑的石頭，放進口袋裡。
- rough
the most direct opposite for texture
文法句型
smooth + noun
be + smooth
常見錯誤
2. describes an event, process, or journey that continues without any problems, del
順利的
過程無阻礙或困難的
describes an event, process, or journey that continues without any problems, delays, or unexpected difficulties.
The project had a smooth start, with all the documents ready on time.
這個專案起步順利，所有文件都準時備齊。
collocation: smooth start
Despite the strong wind, the flight was smooth and arrived ten minutes early.
儘管風很大，飛行過程仍然平穩，提早十分鐘抵達。
The manager made sure the move to the new office was smooth for everyone.
經理確保每個人都能順利搬到新辦公室。
Otis hoped the visa application process would be smooth and quick.
Otis 希望簽證申請過程能順利又迅速。
The switch to the new software was not completely smooth, but the team managed.
更換新軟體的過程並不十分順利，但團隊還是撐過來了。
- problem-free
more informal and direct
- seamless
stronger, suggests no visible joins or gaps
- uneventful
neutral, can be positive or boring
文法句型
smooth + noun
be + smooth
keep + noun + smooth
常見錯誤
3. describes a drink or food that has a gentle, pleasant taste with no sharp, sour,
溫醇的
味道柔和順口的
describes a drink or food that has a gentle, pleasant taste with no sharp, sour, or bitter notes.
This coffee has a smooth taste with no bitter aftertaste.
這杯咖啡口感溫醇，沒有苦澀的餘味。
collocation: smooth taste
The chocolate mousse was rich and smooth, with a hint of vanilla.
巧克力慕斯濃郁滑順，帶有一絲香草味。
Walid prefers smooth red wines that do not leave a sour feeling.
Walid 偏愛喝起來不會酸的醇厚紅酒。
The cream sauce had a smooth flavour that went well with the fish.
奶油醬汁的味道溫潤順口，和魚肉很搭。
文法句型
taste/feel/look + smooth
smooth + noun
用法筆記
Commonly used for coffee, chocolate, wine, whisky, sauces, and other foods where bitterness or acidity might be a problem.
4. describes someone who behaves in a charming and confident way, but seems dishone
圓滑的
表面客氣但內心不真誠
describes someone who behaves in a charming and confident way, but seems dishonest or does not mean what they say.
Soraya found the salesman so smooth that she did not trust a single word he said.
Soraya 覺得那個業務員太圓滑，他說的話她一句也不信。
Imran recognised the smooth talk of someone who wanted to sell him something.
Imran 一聽就知道那是想推銷東西的人用的花言巧語。
collocation: smooth talk
Élise saw through his smooth compliments and refused to sign the contract.
Élise 看穿了他那些討好的恭維話，拒絕簽約。
The politician's smooth answers during the interview sounded rehearsed and dishonest.
那位政治人物在訪談中圓滑的回答聽起來像背稿，一點也不誠懇。
Padma did not trust the smooth-talking consultant and asked to work with someone else.
Padma 不相信那位說得天花亂墜的顧問，要求跟其他人合作。
文法句型
smooth + noun
be + smooth
用法筆記
Almost always negative — describes charm that feels calculated rather than natural. Often used for salespeople, politicians, or anyone trying to persuade for personal gain.
常見錯誤
smooth — 動詞
- smoothpresent simple I / you / we / they
- smooths3rd person singular
- smoothing-ing form
- smoothedpast simple
1. to press or rub a fabric, paper, or similar material with your hand or a tool so
撫平
用手或工具將布料等弄平整
to press or rub a fabric, paper, or similar material with your hand or a tool so that folds and bumps disappear.
Yael smoothed the tablecloth with her hand before setting the plates.
Yael 在擺放盤子之前先用手把桌布撫平。
smooth + noun + with hand
The mother smoothed her child's hair and kissed her forehead.
那位母親撫平孩子的頭髮，在他額頭上親了一下。
Sumin smoothed the creases in his shirt before the job interview.
Sumin 在面試前把襯衫上的皺褶撫平。
Jack smoothed the bedsheet flat before laying down to rest.
Jack 把床單抹平，然後躺下來休息。
Rodrigo smoothed the damp clay with a wooden tool until the bowl was even.
Rodrigo 用木製工具把濕黏土抹平，直到碗的表面均勻為止。
文法句型
smooth + noun
smooth + noun + with + noun
用法筆記
For small folds, creases, or wrinkles in fabric, paper, or hair. For larger surfaces or removing bigger bumps, use 'flatten' or 'level'.
常見錯誤
2. to remove problems or obstacles so that a process, relationship, or situation be
消除；使順利
排除障礙讓事情更順利
to remove problems or obstacles so that a process, relationship, or situation becomes easier and happens without difficulty.
The new software smoothed the way for faster communication between teams.
新軟體為團隊之間更快速的溝通鋪平了道路。
collocation: smooth the way for
Abigail's experience helped smooth the process of applying for the building permit.
Abigail 的經驗有助於順暢處理建築許可的申請流程。
collocation: smooth the process
The manager held a meeting to smooth out any remaining disagreements between the groups.
經理召開會議，試圖化解雙方之間仍存在的歧見。
Sora worked hard to smooth relations between the unhappy neighbours.
Sora 努力調解不睦的鄰居之間的關係。
The mediator tried to smooth over the conflict before it reached the newspapers.
調解人在衝突鬧上報紙之前試圖緩和局面。
- ease
focuses on reducing difficulty rather than removing it entirely
- facilitate
more formal, about making a process possible or easier
- hinder
creates obstacles instead of removing them
- complicate
makes a situation harder
文法句型
smooth + noun
smooth the way for + noun
smooth out + noun
smooth over + noun
用法筆記
Common in formal and workplace contexts. 'Smooth over' means to make a disagreement seem less serious. 'Smooth out' means to resolve practical problems. 'Smooth the way' means to make progress easier by removing barriers beforehand.
3. to spread a soft, wet, or sticky substance over a surface using gentle rubbing o
塗抹；抹平
將軟質物均勻塗在表面
to spread a soft, wet, or sticky substance over a surface using gentle rubbing or pressing motions to create an even layer.
Folake smoothed sun cream onto her arms before stepping onto the beach.
Folake 在去海灘前把防曬乳均勻塗抹在手臂上。
smooth + noun + onto + noun
The baker smoothed a layer of icing over the cake with a long knife.
麵包師傅用長刀將一層糖霜均勻抹在蛋糕上。
smooth + noun + over + noun
Christopher smoothed butter onto the warm toast and added a spoonful of jam.
Christopher 把奶油塗在熱吐司上，再加一匙果醬。
The nurse smoothed cream over the patient's dry skin with gentle circular movements.
護士以輕柔的畫圓動作將乳霜塗在病人乾燥的皮膚上。
文法句型
smooth + noun + onto/over + noun
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 1 (MAKE FLAT): sense 3 is about applying a substance, whereas sense 1 is about reshaping material that already exists (fabric, hair, paper). If the action involves taking a substance from a container and spreading it, it is sense 3.
常見錯誤
smooth — 名詞
1. a quick rubbing or pressing movement with the hand to make something flat, neat,
撫平；抹平
用手或工具抹平的動作
a quick rubbing or pressing movement with the hand to make something flat, neat, or free of creases.
The carpenter gave the surface a final smooth with fine sandpaper before painting.
木匠在油漆前用細砂紙對木材表面做最後一次打磨。
collocation: give + noun + a smooth
Nala gave her ponytail a quick smooth to remove any loose strands.
Nala 快速撫平馬尾辮，把鬆散的頭髮整理好。
A gentle smooth of the dough with wet fingers stops it from cracking.
用濕手指輕輕抹平麵團，可以防止它裂開。
Baraka gave the tablecloth a final smooth before the guests arrived.
Baraka 在客人到來之前最後一次撫平桌布。
文法句型
a + smooth
give + noun + a + smooth
the + smooth
用法筆記
Used in the pattern 'give + object + a smooth' — similar to 'give it a clean' or 'give it a wipe'. This is the only sense where 'smooth' is used as a count noun (typically singular).