smooth over
消除;缓和;减轻
同义词
参考例子
1.I could see that he was trying to smooth over his duty for wrong judgments.
我可以看出,他是在试图掩盖他判断错误的责任。
2.Bill tried to smooth over his argument with Mary by making her laugh.
比尔试图逗玛丽发笑,以缓和他俩之间的争吵。
3.But the other night an old woman shattered my belief that a glib response could smooth over the rough spots of dealing with other human beings.
但是,那天晚上,一位老妇人的出现彻底瓦解了我的信念:嘴巴乖巧并不意味着就能顺利与人打交道。
英文解释
v.
1.treat hurriedly or avoid dealing with properly
网络释义
smooth over
调停,平息; 掩饰; 消除; 使(问题)缓解;
I say something to smooth things over by Texas's tone
我以德克萨斯的口吻搭讪;
Finish the log book and ensure smooth shift hand over
负责交接班记录;