smooth

S2 W1

in Vietnamese Mịn, nhẵn

BrE /smuːð/ AmE /smuːθ/

adjective / verb / noun en → vi

1 TEXTURE [adjective] A2

Mịn, nhẵn

having a surface that is even and without roughness or bumps

  • a smooth surface

Collocations smooth skin · smooth fabric

  • The table has a very smooth surface.

    Bàn có bề mặt rất mịn.

2 ACTION [transitive] B1

Làm cho nhẵn, làm cho mịn

to make something smooth or to become smooth

  • smooth sth

Collocations smooth out wrinkles · smooth the surface of water

  • She smoothed her hair back.

    Cô ấy đã vuốt lại tóc.

3 EASE [adjective] B1

Dễ dàng, suôn sẻ

without problems or difficulties; easily and successfully

  • a smooth process

Collocations smooth transition · smooth negotiation

  • The meeting went very smoothly.

    Cuộc họp diễn ra rất suôn sẻ.

4 PERSON [adjective] B1

Dịu dàng, bình tĩnh

calm and polite; not angry or upset

  • a smooth person

Collocations smooth talker · smooth operator

  • He's a very smooth negotiator.

    Anh ấy là một người đàm phán rất khéo léo.

5 VOICE [adjective] B2

Giọng êm dịu

having a clear, pleasant sound without roughness or harshness

  • a smooth voice

Collocations smooth tone · smooth delivery

  • She has a very smooth voice.

    Cô ấy có giọng rất êm dịu.

6 FINANCE [adjective] B2

Ổn định, đều đặn

without sudden changes or problems; steady and regular

  • smooth financial performance

Collocations smooth earnings · smooth cash flow

  • The company's profits have been smooth over the last year.

    Lợi nhuận của công ty đã ổn định trong suốt năm qua.

7 SPORT [adjective] C1

Ổn định, đều đặn (trong thể thao)

without sudden changes or problems; steady and regular, especially in sports like golf

  • smooth performance

Collocations smooth putt · smooth swing

  • He had a smooth game today.

    Anh ấy đã chơi một trận đấu ổn định hôm nay.

8 LUBRICATE [transitive] C1

Đánh bóng, làm trơn

to make something slippery or to become slippery, often used with oil or grease

  • smooth sth

Collocations smooth a hinge · smooth an engine part

  • He smoothed the door hinge with oil.

    Anh ấy đã làm trơn bản lề cửa bằng dầu.