smooth out

Phrasal Verb BritishAmericanAustralian ★★★★☆ Common Neutral
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Meaning: To remove problems or irregularities

消除问题或不规则之处
Eliminar problemas o irregularidades
問題や不規則さを取り除く
문제나 불규칙함을 해소하다

To make something work better by removing obstacles.

通过消除障碍使事情运转得更好。用于抚平皱褶、改善流程、时间解决问题等多种语境。
Hacer que algo funcione mejor eliminando obstáculos. Se usa para alisar arrugas, mejorar procesos o cuando el tiempo resuelve problemas.
障害を取り除いて物事をより円滑にすること。しわを伸ばす、プロセスを改善する、時間が解決するなど、様々な文脈で使われる。
장애물을 제거하여 무언가가 더 원활하게 작동하도록 하는 것을 의미한다.
Base verb: smooth
Particle: out
Separable: Yes — the object can go between the verb and particle

Examples

  1. We smoothed out the process.
    我们把流程理顺了。
    Pulimos el proceso.
    私たちはその工程を円滑にした。
    우리는 그 과정을 매끄럽게 다듬었다.
  2. Time will smooth things out.
    时间会让一切好起来的。
    El tiempo suavizará las cosas.
    時間が経てば物事は落ち着くだろう。
    시간이 지나면 상황이 풀릴 것이다.
  3. Smooth out the creases.
    把褶皱抚平。
    Alisa las arrugas.
    しわを伸ばしなさい。
    주름을 펴라.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: processes, problems, surfaces

Tone: practical

✓ Do Say

  • Smooth things out
    把问题解决掉
    Allanar las cosas
    問題を解消する
    문제를 해결하다

Origin & History

From making a surface smooth.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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