"smooth operator" 怎么发音

expression

US

ˈsmuð/ /ˈɑpɝˌeɪtɝ

SMOOTH AHP-er-AY-ter

UK

smˈuːð/ /ˈɒpəɹˌeɪtɐ

sm-OOTH OP-uh-RAY-tuh

释义

A person who is very charming and skillful at handling situations, often using persuasion to get what they want. Can have a positive or negative sense depending on context.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈsmuð/ /ˈɑpɝˌeɪtɝ

英式英语

smˈuːð/ /ˈɒpəɹˌeɪtɐ

简化发音

美式

SMOOTH AHP-er-AY-ter

英式

sm-OOTH OP-uh-RAY-tuh

语境中听

Tom is a smooth operator when it comes to making deals.

Everyone thinks Lisa is a smooth operator at work.

He talked to the boss like a smooth operator and got a raise.

Watch out for Jake—he’s a real smooth operator and always gets what he wants.