flatten
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/ˈflætn/
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/ˈflætn/
to make or become flat
Use a hammer to flatten the metal sheet.
ハンマーを使って金属板を平らにします。
to knock down or destroy completely
The storm will flatten many trees in the area.
嵐がその地域の多くの木をなぎ倒すでしょう。
to press firmly against something
Flatten the dough against the baking tray.
生地を天板にしっかり押し付けて平らにします。
to defeat easily and completely
Our team will flatten the competition tomorrow.
私たちのチームは明日、競争相手を圧倒的に打ち負かすでしょう。
to knock someone down hard
The boxer can flatten his opponent with one punch.
そのボクサーは一発のパンチで相手をノックアウトできます。