to flatten
01
压平, 弄平
to reduce the thickness or height of something, making it less raised or elevated in its shape or form
Transitive: to flatten a surface
例子
After the dough rose, the baker needed to flatten it with a rolling pin.
面团发酵后，面包师需要用擀面杖将其擀平。
02
降半音, 使变平
to adjust a musical note in pitch by lowering it by a semitone
Transitive: to flatten a musical note or chord
例子
The vocalist used her trained ear to flatten the high notes during the performance.
主唱用她训练有素的耳朵在表演中降半音高音。
03
彻底击败, 粉碎
to thoroughly defeat someone in an argument, a contest, etc.
Transitive: to flatten an opponent or rival
例子
The soccer team flattened their rivals in the championship match, scoring six goals to secure a decisive victory.
足球队在冠军赛中碾压了对手，打进六球以确保决定性胜利。
