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牛津译林版  选修九  Unit 2

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单词·典句·考点

1. smooth adj. 平滑的，光滑的；平坦的vt. 使光滑，使平坦；铺平，使顺利

经典例句This cream will help to keep your skin smooth.

这种奶油有助于皮肤光滑。

考点聚焦1）smooth除了用作形容词外，还可以用作及物动词。如：

He straightened his tie nervously and smoothed his hair.

他不安地理直了领带，用手抚平了头发。

We encourage parents to help smooth their children’s way through school.

我们鼓励父母们帮助孩子铺平完成学业之路。

2）注意以下动词词组：smooth out铺平，消除; smooth down抚平; smooth away消除，排除；smooth over掩饰

活学活用1.用以上词组的适当形式填空

1）By investing small amounts regularly, you can _________ the effects of sudden rises and falls in the stock market.