英语词组smooth something over是什么意思，短语翻译、用法及例句-英语词组固定搭配大全

Idiom

smooth something over and smooth something out

Theme: CALMNESS

to reduce the intensity of an argument or a misunderstanding; to try to make people feel better about something that has happened.

Mary and John had a terrible argument, and they are both trying to smooth it over.Let's get everyone together and try to smooth things out. We can't keep on arguing with one another.We can smooth over the whole affair.

smooth over

1. To make a surface smooth, flat, or even by filling in or covering cracks or blemishes. A noun or pronoun can be used between "smooth" and "over." We'll need to smooth over the wall with plaster before we can start painting. It's about time they smoothed this road over—it's been full of potholes for years!

2. To lessen tension, disagreement, anger, or other unpleasantries between two or more people. A noun or pronoun can be used between "smooth" and "over." Since I smoothed over my difference with the manager, work has been going much better. Jim's going over to try to smooth things over with Sandra.

smooth over

Rid of obstructions or difficulties, as in We tried to smooth things over between the families before the wedding but did not succeed . [Late 1600s]

smooth over

1. To fill or coat something so as to create a smooth surface: The builder smoothed over the seams in the sheetrock with plaster. For a healthy complexion, smooth some cold cream over your face before bed.

2. To make some strained relationship more friendly or amiable: The ambassador smoothed over relations with France. The two players almost got into a fight before the coach smoothed things over between them.

词组	smooth something over
释义	Idiom smooth something over and smooth something out Theme: CALMNESS to reduce the intensity of an argument or a misunderstanding; to try to make people feel better about something that has happened. Mary and John had a terrible argument, and they are both trying to smooth it over.Let's get everyone together and try to smooth things out. We can't keep on arguing with one another.We can smooth over the whole affair. (redirected from smooth something over) smooth over 1. To make a surface smooth, flat, or even by filling in or covering cracks or blemishes. A noun or pronoun can be used between "smooth" and "over." We'll need to smooth over the wall with plaster before we can start painting. It's about time they smoothed this road over—it's been full of potholes for years! 2. To lessen tension, disagreement, anger, or other unpleasantries between two or more people. A noun or pronoun can be used between "smooth" and "over." Since I smoothed over my difference with the manager, work has been going much better. Jim's going over to try to smooth things over with Sandra. smooth over Rid of obstructions or difficulties, as in We tried to smooth things over between the families before the wedding but did not succeed . [Late 1600s] smooth over v. 1. To fill or coat something so as to create a smooth surface: The builder smoothed over the seams in the sheetrock with plaster. For a healthy complexion, smooth some cold cream over your face before bed. 2. To make some strained relationship more friendly or amiable: The ambassador smoothed over relations with France. The two players almost got into a fight before the coach smoothed things over between them.
随便看	playing a big role playing a big role in playing a bit part playing a bit part in playing a bit role playing a bit role in playing a blinder playing a good knife and fork playing a hunch playing a large part playing a large part in playing a large role playing a large role in playing bingo playing field playing for laughs playing for love Playing for Time playing freeze out playing games Playing god playing gooseberry playing hardball playing hard to get playing hell with