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
The construction crew used a steamroller to flatten the newly paved road.
施工队使用压路机来压平新铺设的道路。
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 pianist had to flatten the F sharp in the melody to match the key signature of the composition.
钢琴家不得不降调旋律中的F升音以配合作品的调号。
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
Despite his best efforts, she flattened him in the debate with her well-researched points and persuasive arguments.
尽管他尽了最大努力，她还是用她研究充分的观点和有说服力的论点在辩论中彻底击败了他。
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。
