flatness

• 名词，指平坦或平面的性质或状态，可指缺乏物理起伏或深度，也指外观单调乏味、食物味道平淡、视觉媒体对比度低，或缺乏活力与生气。

A noun describing the quality or state of being flat, which can refer to a lack of physical dimension, dullness in appearance or animation, blandness in taste, low contrast in visual media, or a lack of energy and activity.

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1. Two-dimensional propertyB2formal

   The quality of having only two dimensions, lacking depth or curvature.

   二维特性

   • The flatness of the paper made it easy to draw on.
   • The map's flatness simplifies the representation of the terrain.
   • He measured the flatness of the surface with a level.

   同义词planenesstwo-dimensionality

   反义词concavityconvexitycurvaturedepthroundnesssolidity

2. Lack of animation or brillianceC1formalart

   A state of being dull, unexciting, or lacking in liveliness or sparkle.

   平淡无奇

   • The flatness of the performance disappointed the audience.
   • Her voice had a flatness that made the speech monotonous.
   • The painting's flatness failed to capture the artist's usual energy.

   同义词blandnessdullnessemptinessinsipiditylifelessnessmonotonystalenesstediumvapidness

   反义词animationbrillianceenergyexcitementlivelinesssparklevibrancyvitality

3. Deficiency in flavorB1informalculinary

   The quality of having little or no taste; blandness.

   平淡无味

   • The flatness of the soup was improved by adding salt and pepper.
   • He complained about the flatness of the soda after it went flat.
   • The dish suffered from a flatness due to a lack of spices.

   同义词blandnessflavorlessnessinsipidityinsipidnesssavorlessnesstastelessnessvapidityvapidness

   反义词piquancytangtastinesszest

4. Lack of contrast or glossC1formalart

   The property of having little contrast between light and dark areas, or lacking a shiny finish.

   缺乏对比或光泽

   • The flatness of the photograph made it look washed out.
   • The paint's flatness gave the wall a matte appearance.
   • He preferred a glossy finish over the flatness of the matte varnish.

   同义词deadnessdullnesslusterlessness

   反义词brilliancecontrastglosslustersheenshinevividness

5. Inactivity or lack of energyB2formal

   A state of being inactive or showing an unusual lack of energy or enthusiasm.

   无精打采

   • The flatness of the economy led to a decrease in spending.
   • His flatness after the long journey was noticeable.
   • The team's flatness in the second half cost them the game.

   同义词apathydullnessinertialethargylifelessnesslistlessnesssluggishnessstagnationtorpor

   反义词activityenergyenthusiasmlivelinessvigor