flat
含义: Level and smooth; an apartment; a deflated tyre; exactly
The word 'flat' has multiple meanings. As an adjective, it means level, smooth, or without curves. In British English, a flat is an apartment. It can describe a deflated tyre or battery. It also means exactly (done in ten seconds flat) or emotionally dull. In music, flat means a semitone lower.
例句
- We live in a flat in central London. 我们住在伦敦市中心的一套公寓里。Vivimos en un piso en el centro de Londres.私たちはロンドン中心部のフラットに住んでいます。우리는 런던 중심부의 아파트에 살고 있습니다.
- The road is completely flat for miles. 这条路连续数英里都是完全平坦的。La carretera es completamente plana durante kilómetros.道路は何マイルも完全に平らです。도로는 몇 마일이나 완전히 평평합니다.
- I've got a flat tyre. 我的轮胎漏气了。Tengo una rueda pinchada.タイヤがパンクしました。타이어가 펑크 났습니다.
发音
用法指南
语境: general
语气: neutral
起源与历史
From Old Norse 'flatr', related to Old High German 'flaz' (flat). The British noun sense of 'an apartment' comes from Old English 'flett' meaning 'a floor, a dwelling', which merged with the Scandinavian adjective.
文化背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
故事与趣闻
British 'flat' vs American 'apartment' is a classic vocabulary difference. The word comes from Old Norse 'flatr' meaning level or even.
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