プログレッシブ和英中辞典(第4版)の解説
すっと
❶〔真っすぐ，ほっそりと〕
すっと伸びた枝
a branch growing out straight
すっと伸びた肢体
((have)) slim limbs／slim [slender] arms and legs
❷〔素早く〕
すっと本を取り上げてページを繰った
He quickly took the book in his hand and turned the pages.
すっと立って老人に席を譲った
He immediately stood up and gave his seat to the elderly man.
❸〔滞りなく〕
彼はすっと大学に入った
He was admitted to college 「directly after finishing [straight out of] high school.
❹〔気分がさっぱりと〕
よく寝たので頭がすっとした
As I had a good sleep, I feel refreshed.
いいにおいで胸がすっとする
The sweet fragrance makes me feel good.
このガムにはミントが入っていて口の中がすっとする
This chewing gum has mint in it, and so it makes your mouth feel refreshed.
殺人犯が捕まったと聞いて胸がすっとした
I felt greatly relieved when I heard that the murderer had been arrested.