flatter

Describes a surface that is level and smooth, without raised areas or bumps.

ruОписывает поверхность, которая является ровной и гладкой, без возвышений или неровностей.esDescribe una superficie que es uniforme y sin elevaciones ni irregularidades, así como algo que no tiene curvas ni ángulos pronunciados.frDécrit une surface qui est plane et lisse, sans reliefs ni irrégularités.deBeschreibt eine Oberfläche, die eben und glatt ist, ohne Erhebungen oder Unebenheiten. Bezieht sich auch auf etwas ohne Tiefe, ohne Luft (z. B. Reifen) oder auf eine energielose, monotone Art.ptDescreve uma superfície que é nivelada e lisa, sem elevações ou irregularidades. Também pode indicar algo sem profundidade, sem graça, ou uma bateria descarregada.zh形容表面平坦光滑，没有隆起或高低不平；也可指水平的、平直的，或平淡无味的。arيصف سطحًا مستويًا أملس خاليًا من النتوءات أو الارتفاعات. ويُستعمل أيضًا لوصف الشيء الذي لا عمق فيه أو الذي فقد طعمه أو حيويته.

1. Level and smooth A1 formal

   Having a level and even surface without curves or bumps.

   • The table has a flat surface.
   • We need a flat piece of wood for the project.
   • The road is completely flat for miles.

   ruРовныйesPlano y lisofrplatdeEben und glattptPlano e lisozh平坦的arمُسْتَوٍ

   同义词: evenflushhorizontallevelplanarplanesmoothuniform

   反义词: bumpyirregularlumpyroughuneven

2. Boring or dull B1 informal

   Lacking interest, excitement, or variety.

   • The movie was flat and predictable.
   • His speech fell flat with the audience.
   • The party was a bit flat without music.

   ruСкучныйessoso, insulsofrEnnuyeux, sans intérêtdeLangweiligptEntediantezh乏味的arمُمِلّ

   同义词: boringdrearydullinsipidlacklustermonotonousstaletediousuninterestingvapid

   反义词: animatedcaptivatingcolorfuldynamicengagingentertainingeventfulexcitingfascinatinginterestinglivelyspiritedstimulatingthrillingvivid

3. Deflated A2 informal

   Containing no air or gas; not inflated.

   • The car tire is flat.
   • She had to pump up the flat ball.
   • The balloon went flat after a few hours.

   ruСпущенныйesDesinfladofrdégonflédeLuftleerptVaziozh瘪的arفارغ الهواء

   同义词: deflatedpunctured

   反义词: blownfilledinflatedpumped

4. Fixed or absolute B2 formal

   Used to describe a fixed price or a definite refusal.

   • They offered a flat rate for the service.
   • He gave a flat 'no' to the proposal.
   • The price is flat, with no hidden fees.

   ruФиксированный или категоричныйesFijo o categóricofrFerme, absoludeFest oder absolutptFixo ou categóricozh固定的或绝对的arثابت أو قاطع

   同义词: absolutecategoricaldefinitefirmfixedoutrightperemptoryunconditionalunequivocalunqualified

   反义词: flexiblenegotiablevariable

• flatter comparative form
• flattest superlative form

An adverb meaning 'completely,' 'exactly,' or 'in a direct manner.' It is often used for emphasis, as in 'flat broke' or 'flat out.' The form is identical to the adjective and does not take the -ly ending.

ruНаречие, означающее «полностью», «точно» или «прямо». Часто используется для усиления, как в выражениях «flat broke» (совершенно без денег) или «flat out» (на полную мощность). Форма совпадает с прилагательным и не имеет окончания -ly.esAdverbio que significa «totalmente», «exactamente» o «directamente». Se usa a menudo para enfatizar, como en «flat broke» (totalmente sin dinero) o «flat out» (a toda máquina). La forma coincide con el adjetivo y no lleva terminación -ly.frAdverbe signifiant « complètement », « exactement » ou « directement ». Souvent utilisé pour renforcer, comme dans « flat broke » (sans un sou) ou « flat out » (à plein régime). La forme coïncide avec l'adjectif et n'a pas de terminaison -ly.deAdverb, das „vollständig“, „genau“ oder „geradeheraus“ bedeutet. Es wird oft zur Verstärkung verwendet, wie in „flat broke“ (völlig pleite) oder „flat out“ (mit voller Kraft); die Form ist identisch mit dem Adjektiv und hat kein -ly.ptAdvérbio que significa «completamente», «exatamente» ou «diretamente». Costuma ser usado para intensificar, como em «flat broke» (completamente sem dinheiro) ou «flat out» (a toda a força). A forma é igual à do adjetivo e não recebe o sufixo -ly.zh副词，表示“完全地”“彻底地”“断然地”或“直截了当地”。常用于加强语气，如“flat broke”（身无分文）、“flat out”（全力以赴）；也可表示“恰好”“正好”。arظرف يعني «تمامًا» أو «بالضبط» أو «مباشرة». يُستعمل للتوكيد، كما في «flat broke» (مفلس تمامًا) أو «flat out» (بأقصى جهد).

1. In a horizontal or level position A2 formal

   Lying or placed in a straight, level position, without any slope or curve.

   • He lay flat on the floor after the long run.
   • The map was spread flat across the table.
   • She fell flat on her face in the snow.

   ruПлашмяesplano, horizontalfrà platdeFlach liegendptDeitadozh平放arمُسْتَوٍ أُفُقِيًّا

   同义词: horizontally

2. Completely or absolutely B1 informal

   Used to emphasize a negative statement or to mean 'completely' or 'absolutely'.

   • He turned down the offer flat.
   • She told him flat out that she wasn't interested.
   • The proposal was rejected flat by the committee.

   ruКатегорическиescompletamente, absolutamentefrabsolument, carrémentdeAbsolut, völligptTermo de ênfase em negaçõeszh完全地arقطعًا

   同义词: absolutelycategoricallycompletelyentirelyoutrightplainlypositivelysimplytotallyutterly

3. Exactly or precisely B2 informal

   Used to indicate an exact amount of time, often in a short period.

   • He finished the race in ten seconds flat.
   • She arrived in five minutes flat.
   • The repair was done in two hours flat.

   ruРовноesexactamente, justofrexactement, précisément (en parlant d'un temps très court)deGenauptExatamentezh正好arبالضبط

   同义词: deadexactlyjustpreciselyright

• flatter comparative form
• flattest superlative form

A verb used to indicate the act of praising someone excessively or insincerely, often to gain favor or approval.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия чрезмерного или неискреннего восхваления кого-либо, часто с целью добиться расположения или одобрения.esVerbo que se usa para referirse a la acción de alabar a alguien de manera excesiva o poco sincera, a menudo con el fin de ganarse su favor o aprobación. También puede significar halagar de forma agradable o favorecer en la apariencia.frVerbe désignant l'action de louer quelqu'un de manière excessive ou peu sincère, souvent pour gagner sa faveur ou son approbation, ou encore le fait de mettre en valeur quelque chose de manière avantageuse.deVerb, das ausdrückt, dass jemand übertrieben oder unehrlich gelobt wird, oft um sich Gunst oder Zustimmung zu verschaffen.ptVerbo usado para descrever o ato de elogiar alguém de forma excessiva ou insincera, muitas vezes com o objetivo de obter favores, aprovação ou causar boa impressão. Pode também significar favorecer alguém em uma representação ou imagem, fazendo-a parecer melhor do que é.zh指过分或不真诚地赞扬某人，通常是为了讨好对方、博取好感或获得好处。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على المبالغة في مدح شخص مدحًا غير صادق أو مبالغًا فيه، غالبًا بهدف كسب رضاه أو استمالته أو التودد إليه.

1. Praise insincerely B2 formal

   To praise someone in an exaggerated or dishonest way, often to gain favor or advantage.

   • He flattered his boss to get a promotion.
   • She flattered the host about the delicious meal.
   • They flattered the critic with excessive compliments.

   ruЛьститьesAdularfrFlatter (louer hypocritement)deSchmeichelnptAdularzh奉承arالتَّمَلُّق

   同义词: adulateblandishbutter upcajolefawnsoft-soapsuck uptoadywheedle

   反义词: condemncriticizeinsultrebuke

2. Show to advantage B2 formal

   To make someone appear more attractive or better than they really are.

   • That dress really flatters your figure.
   • The lighting in the room flatters the artwork.
   • The camera angle flatters the subject.

   ruВыгодно подчеркиватьesfavorecerfrmettre en valeurdeVorteilhaft zur Geltung bringenptValorizarzh衬托arإظهار بمظهر أفضل

   同义词: becomeenhanceset offsuit

   反义词: belittledenigratedisparagevilify

• flattered past participle
• flattered past simple
• flattering present participle
• flatters third person singular