| 词汇 | iron out |
| 释义 | Idiom iron outiron out (something) to solve all problems that are still left.The two sides need to keep talking until they iron out their differences. Etymology: based on the literal meaning of iron out small folds in cloth (= to use a small, heated device to make cloth smooth) Phr V iron out irons, ironing, ironed iron out sth or iron sth out to find a way of solving small difficulties or problems, or to find a way of ending a disagreementWe're still trying to iron out some problems with our computer system.The committee's aim is to iron out the differences between the rival factions. iron out verb 1 to correct a misunderstanding, to negotiate differences and achieve agreement, to put right UK, 1930. 2 to knock a person down; to flatten AUSTRALIA, 1953 iron out sth • iron sth out if you iron out small problems, you deal with them: The managers meet once a month to iron out any problems. Carmen and Jack were having a few difficulties in their marriage but managed to iron them out before things got too bad. iron out1. Literally, to remove wrinkles from something, especially a piece of fabric, using a flatiron. Please iron out the crease in my slacks, I like them flat in the front. 2. By extension, to ease, solve, or remove minor difficulties, troubles, or problematic details (of or in something). Our latest software update is nearly finished—we just need to iron out a few things before it's ready for release. Your friends and family are a great source of support when you need to iron out the issues in your life. Bob and Janet are seeing a counselor to try to iron out the kinks in their marriage. iron something out1. Lit. to use a flatiron to make cloth flat or smooth. I will iron the drapes out, so they will hang together. I ironed out the drapes. 2. . Fig. to ease a problem; to smooth out a problem. (Here problem is synonymous with wrinkle.) It's only a little problem. I can iron it out very quickly. We will iron out all these little matters first. iron outWork out, resolve, settle. For example, They managed to iron out all the problems with the new production process, or John and Mary finally ironed out their differences. This expression uses ironing wrinkled fabric as a metaphor for smoothing differences. [Mid-1800s] iron outv. 1. To remove some unevenness, such as a wrinkle or crease, from cloth by ironing: He ironed out the wrinkles from the shirt. She ironed the creases out. 2. To remove some obstacle or difficulty in the process of solving or compromising: The mediator ironed out the troubles between management and the union. The teacher ironed the kinks out of the overlapping test schedules. |
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