flatten
verb [ I or T ] uk/ˈflæt.ən/ us/ˈflæt̬.ən/
(BECOME LEVEL)
C2 （使）变平，把…弄平
to become level or cause something to become level
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。
- More examples
- He was immediately flattened by a single punch to the head.
- The whole area was flattened in the bombing raid - not a building was left standing.
- After a few hundred yards, you come to an area where the ground flattens out.
- That tent is not secure, you know. The first gust of wind will flatten it.
- A fight broke out and we had to grab Kevin to stop him flattening the other guy.
(MAKE THINNER)
C2 （使）变平坦；（使）变薄
to become level and thinner or to cause something to become level and thinner
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。