flattens; flattened; flattening
flattens; flattened; flattening
Learner's definition of FLATTEN
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a [+ object] : to make (something) flat or flatter使…变平;弄平 -
He opened the map and flattened it (out) against the tabletop.他打开地图并把它在桌上展平。
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He flattened himself against the wall. [=he pressed himself against the wall so that he was as close to it as possible]他紧贴着墙。
b [no object] : to become flat or flatter变平 2 [+ object]
a : to knock down (something or someone)摧毁;打倒 b informal : to defeat (a competitor) easily or completely轻易击败;彻底击败 3
[no object] : to go to and stay at a lower level降低到一定水平 —
often + out