Tra từ smooth - Từ điển Oxford Advanced Learner 8th

smooth [smooth smooths smoothed smoothing smoother smoothest] adjective, verb BrE [smuːð] NAmE [smuːð]
adjective (smooth·er, smooth·est)

FLAT/EVEN
1. completely flat and even, without any lumps, holes or rough areas
•a lotion to make your skin feel soft and smooth
• The water was as smooth as glass.
•a paint that gives a smooth, silky finish
• Over the years, the stone steps had worn smooth.
Opp: ↑rough

WITHOUT LUMPS
2. (of a liquid mixture)without any lumps
• Mix the flour with the milk to form a smooth paste.

WITHOUT PROBLEMS
3. happening or continuing without any problems
• They are introducing new measures to ensure the smooth running of the business.
• They could not ensure a smooth transfer of political power.

MOVEMENT
4. even and regular, without sudden stops and starts
• The car's improved suspension gives you a smoother ride.
• The plane made a smooth landing.
•She swung herself over the gate in one smooth movement.

MAN
5. (often disapproving) (of people, especially men, and their behaviour)very polite and pleasant, but in a way that is often not very sincere
Syn: ↑smarmy
•I don't like him. He's far too smooth for me.
•He's something of a smooth operator.

DRINK/TASTE
6. pleasant and not bitter
• This coffee has a smooth, rich taste.

VOICE/MUSIC
7. nice to hear, and without any rough or unpleasant sounds
see take the rough with the smooth at ↑rough _n.

Word Origin:
Old English smōth, probably of Germanic origin, though no cognates are known. The verb dates from Middle English.

Thesaurus:
smooth adj. (often approving)
•The water was as smooth as glass.
flat • • level • • horizontal •
Opp: rough
a smooth/flat/level/horizontal surface
a smooth/flat/level road/floor
a smooth/flat rock/stone

Example Bank:
•The project got off to a remarkably smooth start.
•The steps had been worn smooth by the thousands of passing feet.
•The surface should be sanded smooth.
•This cream makes even the roughest hands silky smooth.
•a fairly smooth transition to democracy
•her beautifully smooth complexion
•the deceptively smooth surface of the glacier
•He's something of a smooth operator.
•I don't like him. He's far too smooth for me.
•Try using a lotion to make your skin feel soft and smooth.
•Use a paint that gives a smooth, silky finish.
Idioms: ↑smooth ruffled feathers ▪ ↑smooth the way
Derived Word: ↑smoothness
Derived: ↑smooth something out ▪ ↑smooth something over

verb
1. to make sth smooth
•~ sth (back/down/out) He smoothed his hair back.
•She was smoothing out the creases in her skirt.
•~ sth + adj. He took the letter and smoothed it flat on the table.
2. ~ sth on/into/over sth to put a layer of a soft substance over a surface
•Smooth the icing over the top of the cake.
Verb forms:

Word Origin:
Old English smōth, probably of Germanic origin, though no cognates are known. The verb dates from Middle English.

Example Bank:
•Her mother smoothed back Alice's hair.
•She smoothed his hair gently.
•Use an iron to smooth out any creases.
•The receptionist is there to smooth the process of making appointments.
•We're always looking for ways to smooth the flow of clients through the bureau.
•We're trying to smooth the way for women who want to resume their careers.