LEARNit Dictionary
smooth
adjective
/smuːð/
UK
/smuːð/
US
B1
1
B1
completely flat and even, without any rough areas or holes
صاف, هموار, مسطح, صیقلی, یکدست
opposite
rough
2
B1
without any solid pieces
صاف, یکدست
Mix the flour with the milk to form a smooth paste.
Once the mixture is smooth, spread it over the cake.
3
B2
happening or continuing without any problems
روان, بدون مشکل, بی‌دردسر, بدون اشکال
They are introducing new measures to ensure the
smooth running
of the business.
a fairly
smooth transition
to democracy
They could not ensure a smooth transfer of political power.
The project got off to a remarkably smooth start.
4
B2
even and regular, without sudden stops and starts
صاف, هموار, بی‌وقفه, روان
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.
5
very polite and pleasant, but in a way that is often not very sincere
چاپلوسانه
I don't like him. He's far too smooth for me.
He's something of a
smooth operator
.
synonym
smarmy
6
pleasant and not bitter
ملایم, دلپذیر, لطیف, خوشایند, مطبوع
This coffee has a smooth, rich taste.
7
nice to hear, and without any rough or unpleasant sounds
ملایم, لطیف, روان, مطبوع
verb
/smuːð/
UK
/smuːð/
US
1
to make something smooth
صاف کردن, هموار کردن, سیقلی کردن, صاف نمودن, هموار نمودن, سیقل دادن
2
to put a layer of a soft substance over a surface
روکش کردن, مالیدن
Smooth the icing over the top of the cake.
3
to make it easier for something to happen
تسهیل کردن, آسان‌تر کردن, راحت کردن
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.