English Dictionary

smooth operator

名詞

A person who accomplishes tasks with efficiency and grace, especially one with verbal skills who is persuasive in interpersonal relationships, negotiation, etc.

日本語の意味

効率的かつ優雅に物事を成し遂げる能力を持ち、特に巧みな話術で人間関係や交渉を円滑に進める人物 / 洗練された振る舞いや説得力を武器に、多方面で成果を上げる器用な人物 / 対人関係や交渉の場で巧妙な言葉遣いと態度で物事を進める、抜け目のない人物

Everyone knew Jenna was a smooth operator, closing deals with a smile and barely a pause.

ジェナが要領よく振る舞い、説得力のある話術で物事を成し遂げる人物だと誰もが知っていて、彼女は笑顔でほとんど間を置かずに契約をまとめていた。

意味（1）

A person who accomplishes tasks with efficiency and grace, especially one with verbal skills who is persuasive in interpersonal relationships, negotiation, etc.

In Washington he has earned a reputation as a smooth operator who can handle lobbyists, bureaucrats and even Congressmen, with a cool head.

意味（2）

A skillful, manipulative person, con artist, or clever scoundrel.

He plays the hospital administrator, a fast-talking smooth operator who cons patients and doctors alike.

smooth operators （ plural ）