smooth down

US /smuːð daʊn/
UK /smuːð daʊn/
"smooth down" picture
1.

抚平, 弄平

to make something flat or smooth by pressing or rubbing it

:
She used her hand to smooth down her hair.
她用手抚平了头发。
He carefully smoothed down the wrinkles in the fabric.
他小心翼翼地抚平了布料上的褶皱。
2.

安抚, 平息

to calm or soothe someone, especially after they have been upset or angry

:
He tried to smooth down the angry customer.
他试图安抚愤怒的顾客。
Her kind words helped to smooth down the tension in the room.
她友善的话语有助于缓解房间里的紧张气氛。