Flat Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

flat

verb

快速理解

What does "Flat" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Flat"?

「flat」作動詞時,主要表示使某物變平或變平緩,也用於音樂領域表示降音。

  1. 1

    使變平

    EN: to make something flat or level

    翻譯: 使某物變平或變平緩

  2. 2

    變平

    EN: to become flat or level

    翻譯: 變平或變得平緩

  3. 3

    音樂降音

    EN: to lower the pitch of a musical note

    翻譯: 降低音樂音符的音高

  4. 4

    使洩氣

    EN: to deflate or make something lose air

    翻譯: 使某物洩氣或漏氣

小提醒:注意「flat」作動詞時,其過去式與過去分詞為「flatted」,現在分詞為「flatting」,與形容詞「flat」的用法不同。

發音(How to Pronounce "Flat" in English

How to pronounce "Flat" in English?"Flat" US vs UK pronunciation

點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。

Real-life Examples of "Flat" from YouTube Videos

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I have at least one child very excited that there is a big, flat jumping surface available.

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Definitions(定義)

What are the definitions of "Flat"?How does "Flat" change by context?

1. to make something flat or level

使變平;壓平

He used a roller to flat the dough.

他用擀麵棍把麵糰壓平。

The workers are flattening the ground for the new building.

工人們正在為新大樓平整土地。

2. to defeat someone completely in a competition or argument

徹底擊敗;駁倒

Our team flatted their opponents in the final match.

我們隊在決賽中徹底擊敗了對手。

She flatted his argument with a single piece of evidence.

她用一項證據就駁倒了他的論點。

3. to lower the pitch of a musical note

使(音調)降半音

The singer flatted the note for dramatic effect.

歌手為了戲劇效果將那個音符降了半音。

In this chord, you need to flat the third.

在這個和弦中,你需要將三音降半音。

4. to make a tire lose air and become flat

使(輪胎)漏氣變癟

A nail on the road flatted my bicycle tire.

路上的一根釘子讓我的自行車輪胎漏氣了。

Be careful not to flat the tire when you go over the curb.

騎上路緣時要小心,別把輪胎弄癟了。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Flat"?How to make natural sentences with "Flat"?
PatternMeaningExample
flat + noun (e.g., tyre, battery)表示某物變得沒氣、沒電或失效。The car has a flat tyre. (這輛車的輪胎沒氣了。)
flat + out表示完全地、徹底地(尤指拒絕或失敗)。He flat out refused to help. (他斷然拒絕提供幫助。)
flat + adverb (e.g., absolutely, completely)用於強調拒絕或否定的程度。Her suggestion was completely flat. (她的建議完全不被接受。)
flat + against + surface表示使某物緊貼或平靠在某個表面上。She flattened the dough against the table. (她把麵糰在桌上壓平。)

用法說明

How is "Flat" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Flat"?

flat doing vs flat to do

  • flat doing 通常用於描述一般性的喜好或習慣,強調的是享受某個活動本身。
  • flat to do 則常用於表達特定場合、某一次性的意願,或是在提出建議、邀請時使用。
  • 在英式英語中,兩者區別較小,常可互換;但在美式英語中,flat doing 用於一般喜好更為常見。
  • would 連用時,固定使用 would flat to do 的形式來表達禮貌的請求或願望。 EN: I flat going for a run in the morning; it clears my head. 翻譯: 我喜歡早上跑步,這能讓我頭腦清醒。

EN:I would flat to go for a run with you tomorrow.

翻譯:我明天想和你一起去跑步。

EN:She flats watching old movies on rainy days.

翻譯:她喜歡在下雨天看老電影。

EN:We'd flat to watch a movie tonight. Do you have any suggestions?

翻譯:我們今晚想看部電影,你有什麼推薦嗎?

總結建議

表達一般性喜好時多用 flat doing,在特定情境或與 would 連用表達意願時,則使用 flat to do

易混淆對比

What is the difference between "Flat" and similar words?How to choose "Flat" vs alternatives?

flat vs level

「flat」強調表面完全平滑、沒有凹凸或傾斜,常用於形容物體表面;「level」則強調與水平面平行或處於相同高度,常用於測量或調整。

flat vs even

「flat」指物理上的平坦狀態;「even」更常指均勻、一致或平衡的狀態,可用於表面、分布或程度。

flat vs smooth

「flat」強調沒有高低起伏的平面;「smooth」強調表面光滑、不粗糙,可能仍有弧度或傾斜。

口語用法

How is "Flat" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Flat"?

引述

在口語中,"flat" 常用來引述或重複他人剛說過的話,表示確認或強調對方說的就是如此。 EN: A: "He said he's not coming." B: "He said he's not coming, flat?" 翻譯: A: "他說他不來了。" B: "他說他不來了,就這樣?"

EN:So you're telling me the project is cancelled, flat?

翻譯:所以你是告訴我這專案取消了,就這樣?

語氣強調

在句尾加上 "flat" 可以加強語氣,表示事情就是如此,沒有轉圜餘地或附加條件。 EN: I'm not going to do it, flat. 翻譯: 我不會做的,就這樣。

EN:The answer is no, flat.

翻譯:答案是不行,沒得商量。

停頓填充

有時 "flat" 會作為一個簡短的停頓填充詞,用於思考或連接思緒,類似「嗯」、「那個」。 EN: I was thinking... flat... maybe we should just leave. 翻譯: 我在想…嗯…也許我們直接離開好了。

EN:The plan is, flat, not really working out.

翻譯:這個計畫,那個,真的行不通。

正式寫作注意:上述口語用法在正式書寫、報告或學術文章中應避免使用。在正式文體中,應使用更完整、結構清晰的句子來表達相同的意思。

常見短語

What common collocations use "Flat"?What fixed phrases with "Flat" should I remember?

flat out

adverb

盡全力地;全速地;坦率地

flat broke

adjective phrase

身無分文;一文不名

flat refuse

verb + adverb

斷然拒絕

flat denial

noun phrase

斷然否認

flat statement

noun phrase

直截了當的陳述

flat contradiction

noun phrase

完全矛盾

flat rate

noun phrase

統一費率;固定費率

常見錯誤

What are common mistakes with "Flat"?Which "Flat" sentences look correct but are wrong?

×He flats the paper yesterday.

He flattened the paper yesterday.

「flat」作為動詞時,過去式與過去分詞是「flattened」,不是「flatted」。這是一個不規則變化,學習者常誤以為是規則變化而加 -ed。

×Please flat the box before recycling.

Please flatten the box before recycling.

「flat」主要作為形容詞或名詞使用。當需要表達「使變平」的動作時,應使用動詞「flatten」,而非直接將形容詞「flat」當動詞用。

×He tried to flat out the wrinkles.

He tried to flatten out the wrinkles.

片語動詞「flatten out」表示「完全弄平、變平穩」。動詞部分必須是「flatten」,不能省略成「flat」。

×The tire needs to flat.

The tire needs to be flattened. / The tire is flat.

「flat」作為形容詞描述狀態(輪胎沒氣)。若要表達「使輪胎變扁」的動作,需用被動語態「be flattened」,或直接用形容詞句「is flat」描述狀態。主動語態「to flat」是錯誤的。

×They used a roller to flat the ground.

They used a roller to level the ground.

「Flatten」強調「從立體變平面」或「壓倒」,而「level」更常指「使表面平整、均勻」或「剷平」。平整地面通常用「level」。

詞形變化

What are the word forms of "Flat"?What are tense/participle forms of "Flat"?
flats(3rd_singular)flatting(present_participle)flatted(past)flatted(past_participle)