even、flat、level与smooth这些形容词都有“平的、平坦的”之意。
even : 通常指平面上的各点或一条直线的各点处在同一平面或直线上。
- We resurfaced the floor because it wasn't even.
因为地板不平，我们重新铺了一次。
flat : 指光滑平整的表面，但不一定是水平的。
- An ice rink needs to be completely flat.
溜冰场地必须十分平坦。 - Roll out the pastry on a flat surface.
在平的面板上把油酥面团擀薄。 - Much of the countryside in that region is very flat.
那一地区的许多乡村都地势平坦。
level : 强调没有高低之处，且在同一水平面，可引申指才能相等或与相邻某物平行。
- Make sure the camera is level before you take the picture.
拍照前要保证相机处于水平位置。 - Before I bang the nails in, would you say this picture was level?
在我把钉子敲进去之前，请帮我看看这幅画挂平了没有？
smooth : 侧重指表面十分平滑，无任何粗糙的感觉。引申作圆滑解。
- a smooth surface/texture/consistency
光滑的表面／平滑的质地／均匀的稠度 - This custard is deliciously smooth and creamy.
这种蛋挞细腻润滑、香浓可口。 - Mix together the butter and sugar until smooth.
把黄油和糖混合调匀。 - The road ahead was flat and smooth.
前面的路平坦光滑。 - This moisturizer will help to keep your skin smooth.
这种护肤霜有助于保持皮肤光滑。
