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smooth

/smuːð/

Describes a surface that is even and flat without any lumps, bumps, or holes. It is also used to describe a process or movement that happens easily without problems.

例文

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1

The baby has very smooth skin.

The baby has very smooth skin.

2

Please ensure the wooden surface is smooth before you start painting.

Please ensure the wooden surface is smooth before you start painting.

3

That was a smooth move on the dance floor!

That was a smooth move on the dance floor!

語族

名詞
smoothness
Verb
smooth
副詞
smoothly
形容詞
smooth
関連
smoother
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覚え方のコツ

Think of the letter 'S': Silk is Smooth, and so is the Sea when it is calm.

クイックテスト

The ice on the lake is very _____, so it is easy to skate on.

正解!

正解は: smooth

例文

1

The baby has very smooth skin.

everyday

The baby has very smooth skin.

2

Please ensure the wooden surface is smooth before you start painting.

formal

Please ensure the wooden surface is smooth before you start painting.

3

That was a smooth move on the dance floor!

informal

That was a smooth move on the dance floor!

4

The graph shows a smooth increase in the population over ten years.

academic

The graph shows a smooth increase in the population over ten years.

5

We are working hard to ensure a smooth transition to the new software.

business

We are working hard to ensure a smooth transition to the new software.

語族

名詞
smoothness
Verb
smooth
副詞
smoothly
形容詞
smooth
関連
smoother

よく使う組み合わせ

smooth skin skin that is soft and even
smooth surface a flat and even area
smooth road a road without bumps or holes
smooth ride a comfortable journey in a vehicle
smooth texture how something even feels to the touch

よく使うフレーズ

smooth sailing

to make progress without any difficulties

smooth operator

a person who is very skilled and charming

take the rough with the smooth

to accept the bad things along with the good

よく混同される語

smooth vs soft

Soft means easy to press or bend (like a pillow), while smooth means an even surface (like glass).

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使い方のコツ

Use 'smooth' for physical things like paper or skin, and for abstract situations like a plan that goes perfectly.

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よくある間違い

Learners often say 'soft' for a floor or table because it feels nice, but they should use 'smooth' if the surface is flat and hard.

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覚え方のコツ

Think of the letter 'S': Silk is Smooth, and so is the Sea when it is calm.

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語源

From the Old English word 'smōth', meaning free from roughness or level.

文法パターン

Used as an adjective before a noun: 'a smooth surface'. Used after linking verbs: 'the milk feels smooth'. Comparative form is 'smoother' and superlative is 'the smoothest'.
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文化的な背景

In English-speaking cultures, describing a person as 'smooth' can be a compliment for their social skills, but it can also imply they are slightly untrustworthy.

クイックテスト

The ice on the lake is very _____, so it is easy to skate on.

正解!

正解は: smooth

関連フレーズ

Descriptionsの関連語

tiny

A1

Describes something that is very small in size, amount, or degree. It is more emphatic than the word 'small' and is often used to highlight how little something is.

miniature

A1

A very small copy or model of something that is usually much larger. It can also refer to a very small painting, especially a portrait.

tall

A1

Describing something or someone that has a greater than average height. It is typically used for living things like people and trees, or narrow objects like buildings and towers.

low

A1

Not high or tall in height, often positioned close to the ground or a base level. It can also describe a small amount of something, a quiet sound, or a sad mood.

wide

A1

Describes something that has a large distance from one side to the other. It is used to talk about the breadth of physical objects like roads, doors, or rivers.

thick

A1

Describes something that has a large distance between its two opposite sides or surfaces. It can also describe liquids that are dense and do not flow easily, or things that grow closely together like hair or forest trees.

thin

A1

Describes something that has a small distance between its two opposite sides or surfaces. It can also describe a person or animal that has very little body fat.

deep

A1

As a noun, 'the deep' refers to the ocean or a very large and deep body of water. It is also used to describe the most intense or central part of a period of time, such as the middle of the night or winter.

perfect

A1

In grammar, the perfect refers to a verb form that shows an action is completed or finished. It is also used in the phrase 'practice makes perfect' to describe a state of having no mistakes.

terrible

A1

Used to describe something that is very bad, of poor quality, or causes great unhappiness. It is a strong way to say that you dislike something or that a situation is very unpleasant.

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