smear¹/smɪr; smɪə/ v 1 [I,T] to spread a liquid or soft substance on a surface, or to become spread on a surface 涂抹〔液体或软性物质〕: Jill smeared lotion on Rick's back. 吉尔给里克的背上涂护肤液。 2 [T] to spread an untrue story about someone in order to harm them, especially in politics 〔尤指在政界〕诽谤，污蔑