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• 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。

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

1. Level and smoothA1formal

   Having a level and even surface without curves or bumps.

   平坦的

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

   同义词evenflushhorizontallevelplanarplanesmoothuniform

   反义词bumpyirregularlumpyroughuneven

2. Boring or dullB1informal

   Lacking interest, excitement, or variety.

   乏味的

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

   同义词boringdrearydullinsipidlacklustermonotonousstaletediousuninterestingvapid

   反义词animatedcaptivatingcolorfuldynamicengagingentertainingeventfulexcitingfascinatinginterestinglivelyspiritedstimulatingthrillingvivid

3. DeflatedA2informal

   Containing no air or gas; not inflated.

   瘪的

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

   同义词deflatedpunctured

   反义词blownfilledinflatedpumped

4. Fixed or absoluteB2formal

   Used to describe a fixed price or a definite refusal.

   固定的或绝对的

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

   同义词absolutecategoricaldefinitefirmfixedoutrightperemptoryunconditionalunequivocalunqualified

   反义词flexiblenegotiablevariable

• 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”。

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.

1. In a horizontal or level positionA2formal

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

   平放

   • 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.

   同义词horizontally

2. Completely or absolutelyB1informal

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

   完全地

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

   同义词absolutelycategoricallycompletelyentirelyoutrightplainlypositivelysimplytotallyutterly

3. Exactly or preciselyB2informal

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

   正好

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

   同义词deadexactlyjustpreciselyright

• 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。

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

1. Praise insincerelyB2formal

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

   奉承

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

   同义词adulateblandishbutter upcajolefawnsoft-soapsuck uptoadywheedle

   反义词condemncriticizeinsultrebuke

2. Show to advantageB2formal

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

   衬托

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

   同义词becomeenhanceset offsuit

   反义词belittledenigratedisparagevilify