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单词 “flat” 简短好记，它的含义和用法也很多。相信不少人都学过，“flat” 作形容词时有 “平的” 意思是，但你知道它还可以作副词和名词用吗？“Feel flat” 可以表达什么情绪？听主持人 Tom 讲解 “flat” 的五个常见含义和用法。

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Let's look at some different ways to use the word flat .

As an adjective, flat can mean 'level' – something that doesn't go up or down.

This table is flat .

We can also use flat as an adverb. It refers to something which is lying horizontally.

This book is lying horizontally.
Or: It's lying flat .

When we feel sad, or dull, or we lack emotion, we can say that we feel flat .

I feel flat because I can't go outside today.

As a noun, a flat is also a place we live. We could also say 'apartment'.

I live in a flat in London.

We can also use flat after a period of time to emphasise how quickly something can be done.

This is a short video. You can watch it in one minute flat .

用法总结

1. “Flat” 形容词用，可以表示 “水平的，平坦的”。

This table is flat .

This bungalow has a flat roof.

2. “Flat” 作副词用，可以表示 “水平地”。

This book is lying flat .

I have to lie flat on my belly after hurting my back.

3. “Flat” 形容词用，可以表示 “缺乏热情的，平淡的”。我们可以用 “feel flat” 表示某人 “无精打采；感到无聊；情绪低迷”。

I feel flat because my phone doesn't work.

She left me feeling flat with her harsh words.

I think the story of that movie was flat .

4. “Flat” 作名词用，可以表示 “公寓，单元房”，相当于 “apartment”。

I live in a flat in London.

He'd rather live in a house than a flat .

5. “Flat” 作副词用，放在一段时间后，可以表示 “刚刚好，正好”。

You can drive to my house in five minutes flat .

He cooks pancakes in a minute flat .