flatten
UK ['flæt.ən] US ['flætˌ-] verb intransitive or transitive
BECOME LEVEL 变平
ADVANCED
■to become level or cause something to become level （使）变平；把…弄平•Several trees were flattened (= knocked down) by the storm.暴风雨把几棵大树刮倒了。 •The path flattens (out) (= does not go up so much) as it reaches the top of the hill.到达山顶时，这条小路变得平坦了。
UK ['flæt.ən] US ['flætˌ-] verb intransitive or transitive
MAKE THINNER 使薄
■to become level and thinner or to cause something to become level and thinner （使）变平坦；（使）变薄•Flatten the pastry into a thin disc with your hands.用手把油酥面团压成薄圆片。 •The biscuits will flatten out as they cook.烘烤时饼干会变得扁平。 |