사물을 평평하게 만들거나 주름 등을 펴서 고르게 하다.
To make or become flat or even.
예문:
"Use a rolling pin to flatten the dough into a thin circle."
"The heavy rain flattened the tall grass in the meadow."
몸이나 물체를 표면에 바싹 밀착시키다.
To press oneself or an object closely against a surface.
예문:
"The child flattened her face against the window to see the parade."
"He flattened himself against the wall to let the crowd pass."
건물이나 지역을 완전히 허물어뜨리거나 파괴하다.
To completely destroy or raze a building or area to the ground.
예문:
"The powerful earthquake flattened several old buildings in the city center."
"The village was completely flattened by the devastating tornado."
주먹이나 물리적인 힘으로 상대를 때려눕히다.
To knock someone down, typically with a punch or in a contact sport.
예문:
"The boxer flattened his opponent with a single powerful hook."
"He was flattened by a huge defender during the final play of the game."
증가율이나 수치가 완만해지거나 정체되다.
To show a less marked rise or to slow down in rate or quantity.
예문:
"Experts hope that the infection curve will begin to flatten next week."
"The company's profit growth has flattened out after years of rapid expansion."
음의 높이를 반음 낮추다.
To lower a musical note by a semitone.
예문:
"You need to flatten the E note to play in this specific key."
"The singer tended to flatten her notes when she was tired."
상승이나 하강 후 비행기를 수평 비행 상태로 되돌리다.
To bring an aircraft into a horizontal flight path after a climb or descent.
예문:
"The pilot flattened out the plane after reaching the cruising altitude."
"It is difficult to flatten the aircraft's path during heavy turbulence."
누군가의 기를 꺾거나 낙담시키다.
To cause someone to lose confidence or spirit; to humiliate.
예문:
"Her harsh criticism completely flattened his confidence."
"He was flattened by the news of his sudden dismissal."