smoothness
noun [ U ] uk/ˈsmuːð.nəs/ us/ˈsmuːð.nəs/
(REGULAR)
平滑，流畅
(of a surface or material) the quality of being perfectly regular with no holes, lumps, or areas that rise or fall suddenly
I just love the smoothness of silk. 我特别喜欢丝绸的光滑。
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- Her skin was the colour and smoothness of porcelain.
- I found myself admiring the smoothness of the Tarmac during visits to London.
- The sheer smoothness of her body, the way the light reflected off her skin, the ripples in her robe, were just captivating.
- Ground almonds are used in cooking, especially in sauces, giving them body and creamy smoothness.
(NO PROBLEMS)
顺利，流畅
the quality of happening without any sudden changes, interruption, or difficulty
The merger has happened with surprising smoothness. 合并进行顺利，令人惊讶。
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- Still, the smoothness with which Sunday's election was conducted offers a ray of hope that democracy here will thrive.
- Once they had made up their minds, the smoothness of the arrangements was remarkable.
- the smoothness of Arsenal's passage through the season
(PLEASANT)
（口感）平滑，丝滑
the quality of having a pleasant flavour that is not sour or bitter
The wine possesses a smoothness and balanced depth that is rare. 这款葡萄酒细腻丝滑、深度均衡，实属罕见。
和谐悦耳的，圆润的
the quality of sounding pleasant
Her voice has power, tone, and smoothness. 她的嗓音有力度，音色醇美圆润。
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- You get sweetness and tartness from mangoes and smoothness from the pears.
- Honey and vanilla give root beer an overall smoothness.
- Aging is what gives our rums a smoothness that has made them preferred over all others.
- She delivered each aria with supple smoothness.
- His voice has lost the smoothness it once had.
(INSINCERE POLITENESS)
圆滑，能说会道
politeness, confidence, and an ability to persuade people, but in a way that is not sincere
She was irritated by his smoothness. 她对他的圆滑感到恼火。
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- He's not known for subtlety or smoothness.
- He seemed disarmed and charmed by the smoothness of Osborne's argument.
- It was nothing more than the oily smoothness of a concierge.
- He's got a persuasive smoothness which is quite impressive for somebody so young.
See: smooth