flat-outBrE /ˌflæt ˈaʊt/ 🔊NAmE /ˌflæt ˈaʊt/ 🔊 adjective [only before noun] (especially
NAmE) definite and direct; complete 直截了当的;完全的◆His story was full of contradictions and flat-out lies. 他的话充满矛盾和不折不扣的谎言。🔊🔊▸ flat-out adverb◆She just flat-out hated me. 她就是恨透了我。🔊🔊 ➡ see also flat adverb