flatline
US /ˈflæt.laɪn/
UK /ˈflæt.laɪn/
动词
1.
死亡, 心跳停止
(of a person or their heart) die
示例:
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The patient's heart rate began to flatline.
病人的心率开始停止跳动。
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If we don't act quickly, he might flatline.
如果我们不迅速采取行动，他可能会死亡。
2.
持平, 停滞不前
(of a rate or level) show no change; remain at a consistently low level
示例:
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Sales have continued to flatline for the past quarter.
上个季度销售额持续持平。
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The economy is expected to flatline for the next few years.
预计未来几年经济将停滞不前。