5 uses of 'flat' - BBC Learning English

“flat”的 5 种用法 - BBC 英语学习平台

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2023-01-18

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Tom explains 5 different uses of the word 'flat'
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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 emphasize how quickly something can be done.

  • This is a short video.

  • You can watch it in one minute flat.