
好词典

源自中古英语 'flatli',与形容词 'flat'(平坦的)相关,引申为语气或表达方式的直接或单调。
❶ 以断然或直接的方式,表示坚决拒绝或否认,语气干脆不留余地。
“She flatly refused to attend the meeting.”
(她断然拒绝参加会议。)
“He flatly denied all the accusations against him.”
(他坚决否认了所有对他的指控。)
❶ 以平淡或单调的方式,缺乏变化或情感的表达。
“He spoke flatly without any emotion.”
(他说话平淡,不带任何感情。)
“The actor delivered his lines flatly, making the scene dull.”
(演员平淡地念台词,使场景显得乏味。)
flatly refuse — 坚决拒绝,毫不妥协地表示不同意。
“She flatly refused to apologize for something she didn't do.”
(她坚决拒绝为没做过的事情道歉。)
flatly deny — 断然否认,明确表示某事不属实。
“The company flatly denied any involvement in the scandal.”
(公司断然否认与丑闻有任何关联。)