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to flatten
01
压平, 变平
to reduce the thickness or height of something, making it less raised or elevated in its shape or form
Transitive: to flatten a surface
Example
The construction crew used a steamroller to flatten the newly paved road.
施工队使用压路机压平新铺的道路。
After the dough rose, the baker needed to flatten it with a rolling pin.
面团膨胀后，面包师需要用擀面杖将其压平。
02
降音, 降半音
to adjust a musical note in pitch by lowering it by a semitone
Transitive: to flatten a musical note or chord
Example
The pianist had to flatten the F sharp in the melody to match the key signature of the composition.
钢琴家必须将旋律中的F#降音，以匹配作品的调号。
The vocalist used her trained ear to flatten the high notes during the performance.
在演出中，这位歌手用她训练过的耳朵将高音降半音。
03
彻底击败, 完胜
to thoroughly defeat someone in an argument, a contest, etc.
Transitive: to flatten an opponent or rival
Example
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，但她凭借充分的研究论点和有说服力的论据彻底击败了他。
The soccer team flattened their rivals in the championship match, scoring six goals to secure a decisive victory.
足球队在冠军赛中彻底击败了他们的对手，打入六个进球取得了决定性的胜利。
