音标:['smuːðən] ;
vt. 使平滑, 使平和;使平息
v make smooth or smoother, as if by rubbing
v make (a surface) shine
v become smooth
s made smooth by ironing

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Brad was angry. He was angry at the apartment building manager. The apartment building manager had kicked him out. If you cant pay the rent, the manager said, I have to kick you out. But I always pay the rent on time, Brad said. Thats nice, but youre

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Berytidae
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itary
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