flatten
verb [ I or T ] uk/ˈflæt.ən/ us/ˈflæt̬.ən/
(BECOME LEVEL)
C2 (使)变平,把…弄平
to become level or cause something to become level
Several trees were flattened (= knocked down) by the storm. 暴风雨把几棵大树刮倒了。
The path flattens (out) (= does not go up so much) as it reaches the top of the hill. 到达山顶时,这条小路变得平坦了。
- More 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.
(MAKE THINNER)
C2 (使)变平坦;(使)变薄
to become level and thinner or to cause something to become level and thinner
Flatten the pastry into a thin disc with your hands. 用手把油酥面团压成薄圆片。
The biscuits will flatten out as they cook. 烘烤时饼干会变得扁平。