smooth over

英 [smuːð ˈəʊvə(r)]

美 [smuːð ˈoʊvər]

（尤指通过协商）减轻，缓和

柯林斯词典

• PHRASAL VERB (尤指通过协商)减轻，缓和
  If yousmooth overa problem or difficulty, you make it less serious and easier to deal with, especially by talking to the people concerned.
  1. ...an attempt to smooth over the violent splits that have occurred...
     力求缓和已经发生的暴力冲突的尝试
  2. The Chancellor is trying to smooth things over.
     总理正试图缓和局面。

英英释义

verb

• treat hurriedly or avoid dealing with properly
  Synonym:gloss overskate overslur overskimp over

双语例句

• He apparently saw no contradictions between them, no reason to edit one account or the other, and no reason to smooth over the two into a more blended whole.
  他显然没有看到它们之间的矛盾，也看不到理由要对它们加以编辑，也没有理由把这两段加以混合，制造出更协调的整体。
• Everyone knew what he did, but he tried to smooth over his faults.
  大家都知道他干的事，可他却试图掩饰自己的错误。
• But identifying and exploiting concepts common to two or more categories can smooth over the boundaries to some extent.
  但确定和利用两种或多种类别的公共概念能够在某种程度上打破相互之间的藩篱。
• He managed to smooth over the bad feelings between his wife and daughter.
  他设法过抚平妻子和女儿之间的芥蒂。
• Bill tried to smooth over his argument with Mary by making her laugh.
  比尔想逗玛玉一笑来平息与她的争论。
• He's trying to smooth over differences between the two leaders.
  他在试图消除两位领导人之间的分歧。
• He tried to smooth over his contretemps with the policeman.
  他试图通过警察来解决他的意外事故。
• The children of the two families are trying to smooth over a lengthy feud.
  这两家的晚辈在试图缓解长久的世仇。
• After cleansing and toning dab cream under eyes and gently smooth over skin.
  清洁后，少量的眼霜均匀涂在眼周，轻柔按摩抚平肌肤。
• The Chancellor is trying to smooth things over.
  总理正试图缓和局面。