smoothness
/ˈsmuːðnəs/ (bre, ipa) · [smˈuðnəs] /ˈsmuːðnəs/ (ame, ipa)
smoothness — 名詞
1. how flat and even something feels to the touch, without rough spots, bumps, gaps
平滑感
表面平整細緻的程度
how flat and even something feels to the touch, without rough spots, bumps, gaps, or raised edges.
The polish gave the wooden table a smoothness you could feel instantly.
拋光讓木桌立刻有一種摸得到的平滑感。
collocation: give a surface smoothness
After the repair, the road's smoothness surprised cyclists on the hill.
修補後，路面的平滑感讓山坡上的騎士很驚訝。
Mina checked the clay bowl for smoothness before it went into the kiln.
Mina 在把陶碗送進窯裡前，先檢查它的平滑感。
This cream adds smoothness to dry hands after only one use.
這款乳霜用一次就能替乾燥的手增加平滑感。
文法句型
the smoothness of + noun
add smoothness to + noun
用法筆記
Common with surfaces, skin, fabric, clay, and similar things you can touch. Distinguish from sense 2, which is about events or processes going well over time.
常見錯誤
2. the way an activity, trip, or process continues evenly, without interruptions, s
順暢度
過程進行順暢的程度
the way an activity, trip, or process continues evenly, without interruptions, sudden changes, or practical problems.
Good planning brought smoothness to the office move over the weekend.
周全的規劃讓這次辦公室搬遷在整個週末都很順暢。
collocation: bring smoothness to
Passengers noticed the smoothness of the flight despite the heavy rain.
儘管下著大雨，乘客仍注意到這趟航班的順暢度。
The team praised the smoothness of online registration on opening day.
團隊稱讚線上報名在開放首日展現出的高度順暢。
Months of practice gave the stage changeover a new smoothness.
幾個月的練習讓舞台換景的順暢度明顯提升。
- fluidity
often suggests effortless movement or operation
- seamlessness
stronger, suggesting no visible breaks or joins
- disruption
focuses on stops or breaks in progress
- bumpiness
informal and common for awkward progress
文法句型
the smoothness of + process
bring smoothness to + event
用法筆記
Usually describes journeys, processes, software, or other things that unfold over time. Distinguish from sense 3, which is about physical motion while turning or changing direction.
常見錯誤
3. the state of moving in a calm, even way, especially when something turns or chan
平順度
動作轉向平穩的程度
the state of moving in a calm, even way, especially when something turns or changes direction without jerking.
Drivers admired the bus's smoothness as it rounded the mountain bend.
司機們很欣賞這輛巴士轉過山彎時的平順度。
smoothness while rounding a bend
The skater's smoothness made every turn look easy to copy.
那位滑冰者的平順度讓每個轉身看起來都很容易模仿。
Even on rough water, the boat moved with impressive smoothness.
即使在粗浪上，這艘船仍以令人印象深刻的平順度前進。
Reviewers commented on the camera's smoothness during fast side-to-side movement.
評測者評論這台相機在快速左右移動時的平順度。
- steadiness
focuses more on stability than on graceful turning
- fluidity
suggests graceful, flowing motion
文法句型
the smoothness of + movement
with smoothness through + turn
用法筆記
Most often used for vehicles, cameras, skating, and other movement where jerks or sudden direction changes would be noticeable.
4. the pleasant, gentle taste of food or drink that lacks sharp sourness or bittern
醇順感
味道柔和不苦不酸
the pleasant, gentle taste of food or drink that lacks sharp sourness or bitterness.
The soup's smoothness came from slow cooking and a little cream.
這道湯的醇順感來自慢火熬煮和少量鮮奶油。
smoothness from slow cooking
Lian liked the tea for its smoothness, not for its sweetness.
Lian 喜歡這款茶是因為它的醇順感，不是因為甜味。
Oak aging added smoothness to the whisky without hiding the fruit.
橡木熟成替威士忌增添了醇順感，同時沒有蓋掉果香。
Judges praised the sauce's smoothness after one careful taste.
評審在仔細試味後稱讚這道醬汁的醇順感。
- mellowness
suggests a rounded, softened flavour
- roundness
common in tasting language for balanced flavour
- bitterness
the common opposite in drinks like tea or coffee
- sharpness
suggests an acidic or biting edge
文法句型
the smoothness of + drink
add smoothness to + flavour
用法筆記
Common with tea, whisky, sauce, soup, and similar foods or drinks. Focuses on taste rather than physical texture, which is closer to sense 1.
5. the quality of a voice, tune, or other sound being easy on the ear, without hars
圓潤感
聲音悅耳圓順的感覺
the quality of a voice, tune, or other sound being easy on the ear, without harsh or scratchy notes.
The singer's smoothness kept the room quiet through the final verse.
那位歌手的圓潤感讓整個房間在最後一節都安靜下來。
smoothness of a singing voice
Listeners loved the smoothness of her late-night radio voice.
聽眾很喜歡她深夜廣播聲音裡的圓潤感。
A fresh reed took away the roughness and gave the saxophone more smoothness.
換上新的簧片後，粗澀感消失了，薩克斯風也多了圓潤感。
The recording gained smoothness after the engineer cut the sharp high notes.
工程師削掉尖銳的高音後，錄音多了些圓潤感。
- mellowness
suggests a warm, gentle sound
- warmth
less exact, but often overlaps in sound quality
文法句型
the smoothness of + voice
gain smoothness after + change
用法筆記
Common with voices, singing, radio speech, and musical tones. Distinguish from sense 4, which is about taste rather than sound.
6. a person's polished, persuasive manner that seems pleasant on the surface but do
圓滑度
迷人卻不誠懇的圓滑
a person's polished, persuasive manner that seems pleasant on the surface but does not feel honest.
The salesman's smoothness won quick smiles, but nobody trusted the offer.
那名業務員的圓滑度雖然換來幾個笑容，卻沒有人信任那個提議。
smoothness that seems persuasive but unsafe
Even under pressure, Nadia saw the candidate's smoothness as a warning sign.
即使在壓力下，Nadia 仍把那位候選人的圓滑度看成警訊。
The interviewer's smoothness made the false story sound almost believable.
面試官的圓滑度讓那套假故事聽起來幾乎像真的。
Too much smoothness in his apology made Priam more suspicious.
他道歉裡過多的圓滑度，反而讓 Priam 更起疑。
- sincerity
the direct opposite in personal manner
- directness
suggests straightforward speech without polish
文法句型
someone's smoothness
too much smoothness in + noun
用法筆記
Usually negative, especially about salespeople, politicians, or applicants who seem too polished to be sincere.