smooth over
英 /smuːð ˈoʊvər/
中文释义
化解
To make a situation less tense or difficult, often by calming emotions.
常用搭配
- smooth things over化解矛盾
- smooth over the tension缓和气氛
- smooth over a mistake圆场
例句
- I tried to smooth things over after the awkward comment.那句话说得尴尬，我赶紧圆了场。
- The manager smoothed over the dispute before it reached the client.经理在纠纷惊动客户前就把它化解了。