单词 | flatten |
释义 | flatten —flatten /ˈflæt.ən/ aep /ˈflæt̬-/ verb [I or T] (BECOME LEVEL) ↑Verb Endings for flatten ► C2 to become level or cause something to become level: » Several trees were flattened (= knocked down) by the storm.» The path flattens (out) (= does not go up so much) as it reaches the top of the hill.Thesaurus+: ↑Making things more or less smooth or straightWord Builder:–Nouns: flat–Adjectives: flat–Verbs: flatten–Adverbs: flat, flatly• • • Extra Examples:» He was immediately flattened by a single punch to the head.» The whole area was flattened in the bombing raid - not a building was left standing.» After a few hundred yards, you come to an area where the ground flattens out.» That tent is not secure, you know. The first gust of wind will flatten it.» A fight broke out and we had to grab Kevin to stop him flattening the other guy.verb [I or T] (MAKE THINNER) ↑Verb Endings for flatten ► C2 to become level and thinner or to cause something to become level and thinner: » Flatten the pastry into a thin disc with your hands.» The biscuits will flatten out as they cook.Thesaurus+: ↑Making things more or less smooth or straight |
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