Word · Frequency #10512
flatly
断然;坚决地
核心释义
In a definite, absolute way; without hesitation or doubt.
- 1.
以平坦或水平的方式。
In a physically flat or level manner.
- 2.
以明确的方式;以完全肯定的方式。
In a definite manner; in a manner showing complete certainty.
- 3.
以毫无感情的方式。
In a manner that shows no emotion.
平淡地;面无表情地;平坦地;水平地;以平坦或水平的方式。;以明确的方式;以完全肯定的方式。;以毫无感情的方式。
用法In use
He flatly refused to accept the proposal.
用法提示:flatly 修饰 refused,表示态度的坚决。
She flatly denied the accusations against her.
用法提示:flatly 修饰 denied,强调完全否定。
The manager flatly stated that no changes would be made.
用法提示:flatly 修饰 stated,表示直接了当。
flatly + verb
常用动词包括 deny, refuse, reject, oppose 等,表示坚决否定。
She flatly denied the accusations.
她断然否认了这些指控。
flatly + adjective
常用形容词有 contradictory, opposed, impossible 等。
His statement is flatly contradictory to the facts.
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- flatly refuse
- 断然拒绝
- She flatly refused to discuss the matter.她断然拒绝讨论这件事。
- flatly deny
- 断然否认
- The company flatly denied the allegations.该公司断然否认这些指控。
- flatly contradict
- 与…完全相反
- His version of events flatly contradicts the witness's account.他对事件的描述与目击者的说法完全相反。
- flatly oppose
- 坚决反对
- The senator flatly opposed the new tax proposal.这位参议员坚决反对新的税收提案。
- flatly state
- 断然声明
学习提示Learner notes
记忆技巧Memory Tip
联想 flat 是“平”,flatly 一词串起三义:地面平=平坦,语气平=断然,表情平=面无表情。记住一个“平”字即可。
语境与语域Context & Register
语域:neutral 常见场景:refusals/denials、news reports、formal statements 在表示“断然、坚决”的意思时,flatly 多用于正式或书面语境,语气强烈。
语法说明Grammar Note
常用来强调坚决否定或断然拒绝
发音与拼写Pronunciation & Spelling
这些常用词与 flatly /ˈflætli/ 一样都以 -ly 结尾,末尾音 /tli/ 也相同,但重读元音不同(/eɪ/、/aɪ/、/iː/),所以它们并不与 flatly 押韵。
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