smooth over

动词 smooth over:

1. treat hurriedly or avoid dealing with properly
   同义词：gloss over, skate over, slur over, skimp over

1. He was trying to smooth over his own responsibility for the delay, instead of accepting his fault.
   他不是承认错误，而是在企图掩饰自己对这次延误应承担的责任。
2. Don't try to smooth over your faults.
   不要设法掩饰你的过错。
3. It will be difficult for you to smooth over your differences after so many years.
   经过了这麽多年，你想消除你们之间的分歧谈何容易。
4. The angry husband and wife agree to smooth over their difference.
   生气的丈夫及妻子同意缓和他们的争执。