If it wants to have a smooth texture, it flattens out the papillae, so it can acquire a smooth texture to blend in with the sandy bottom of the sea.

如果它想要纹理光滑一些，它就把身上的“触头”变得平整，这样它看上去就会很光滑，能够融入海底的沙地中。

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Just as the relentless movement of water in rivers and streams can smooth the jagged edges of rocks over time, ocean currents can smooth ice fragments into round shapes.

奔流不息的河水，随着时间流逝，能够将边缘锋利的石头打磨光滑，与此类似，洋流也可以将冰块的边缘打磨圆润。

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These oils are proven to moisturize the skin and smooth away wrinkles, thereby making the skin supple, smooth, flawless and radiant.

这些精油成分被证明能有效的滋润平滑皮肤淡化皱纹，使皮肤光滑无瑕。

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Joints need cartilage for smooth movement and to absorb shock when you put pressure on a joint.

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From 1983 to the present as you just said, the economy has a long period of smooth, robust expansion interrupted by two very mild recessions.

第二时期是从1983年至今，正如你所说，经济长时间处于,平稳强健的发展状态,而只出现了两次轻度衰退。

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Like I said, it's very smooth, very polite.

就像我说的，这种说法非常礼貌与流畅。

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If I smooth out the bumps now then the path ahead is sure to be smooth, right?

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Well actually, the Hobbit preview wasn't shaky, it was smooth -- maybe too smooth -- and that's the point.

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Then, on a smooth. flour-free surface, roll the ball under the palm of your hand until the dough is smooth and firm -- about 1 minute.

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