flatten
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/ˈflætn/
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/ˈflætn/
to make or become flat
Use a hammer to flatten the metal sheet.
用锤子把金属板敲平。
to knock down or destroy completely
The storm will flatten many trees in the area.
风暴将夷平该地区的许多树木。
to press firmly against something
Flatten the dough against the baking tray.
把面团在烤盘上压平。
to defeat easily and completely
Our team will flatten the competition tomorrow.
我们队明天将轻松击败所有竞争对手。
to knock someone down hard
The boxer can flatten his opponent with one punch.
这位拳击手能一拳击倒对手。