flatten
/ˈflætn/
CEFR level B2Topic Daily lifeWord #4863 in the learning path
弄平；变平
Definitions
v. to make something flat or become flat
弄平；变平
v. to destroy something so that it falls to the ground
摧毁；夷为平地
Example
Flatten the dough gently with the palm of your hand.
用手掌轻轻把面团压平。
Developers sometimes flatten existing buildings rather than renovate them, increasing construction waste and destroying local heritage.
开发商有时会拆平现有建筑而非翻修，增加建筑垃圾并破坏当地遗产。
Collocations
- flatten the dough
- flatten a building
- flatten out
Word family
- flat (adj.)
- flatness (n.)
Synonyms
- level
- smooth
Antonyms
- raise
Usage tip
flatten out也可指价格、曲线等趋于平稳。
FAQ
- What does flatten mean?
- to make something flat or become flat to destroy something so that it falls to the ground
- How is flatten pronounced?
- UK /ˈflætn/, US /ˈflætn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
