flat f l a t flat 平的，平淡的
布应展开平放。
The cloth should be laid flat.
flatten f l a t t e n flatten 弄平，变平
曲奇烤时会略微变平。
The cookies will flatten slightly while cooking.
flatter f l a t t e r flatter 奉承，谄媚 使高兴，使感到荣幸；使显得更漂亮；使（某物）显得更重要（更好）
那种颜色很多人都不适宜。
That colour doesn't flatter many people.
afloat a f l o a t afloat 漂浮的； 航行中的
古人认为地球漂浮在水里。
The ancients conceived the earth as afloat in water.
formulate f o r m u l a t e formulate 制定，规划；确切表达，认真阐述；用公式表示
各国政府需要制订促进经济和环境充分发展的能源政策。
Governments need to formulate energy policies that promote economically and environmentally sound development.
formulation f o r m u l a t i o n formulation 确切表述
对于这样的人，以及更多或许不那么杰出的人来说，恰当的表述是：“不惜一切代价取得成功，但要避免显得雄心勃勃。”
For such people and many more perhaps not so exceptional, the proper formulation is, "Succeed at all costs but avoid appearing ambitious."
fluctuate f l u c t u a t e fluctuate 波动，起伏
如果你病了，体温会波动。
Body temperature can fluctuate if you are ill.
fluctuation f l u c t u a t i o n fluctuation 波动
在此之前，气候的变化导致了海平面的剧烈波动，恐龙因此灭绝。
Changes in climate before that period caused severe fluctuation in sea level, resulting in the extinction of the dinosaurs.
affiliate a f f i l i a t e affiliate 分号(公司) 附属机构，分支机构 接纳……为成员
他想成为一家美国公司的会员，因为他需要法律事务方面的专家意见。
He wanted to affiliate with a U.S. firm because he needed expert advice in legal affairs.
inflate i n f l a t e inflate 膨胀
救生衣未能充气。
The life jacket failed to inflate.
inflation i n f l a t i o n inflation 充气，通货膨胀
通货膨胀是一种持续的威胁。
Inflation is a constant threat.
deflate d e f l a t e deflate 收缩，紧缩
泡沫可能已开始缩减。
This bubble may start to deflate.
facilitate f a c i l i t a t e facilitate 使便利，使容易
新机场将促进旅游业的发展。
The new airport will facilitate the development of tourism.
invalidate i n v a l i d a t e invalidate 使无效
是的，我们可以使指纹无效。
Yes, we can invalidate that fingerprint.
insulate i n s u l a t e insulate 绝缘，隔离，使孤立
人们应该使住房隔冷以保存能量。
People should insulate their homes to conserve energy.
flammable f l a m m a b l e flammable 易燃
inflammable i n f l a m m a b l e inflammable 易燃的
请勿携带易燃、易爆或其他危险物品进入缆车。
You are not allowed to carry flammable, explosive or other dangerous things into the cable car.
admirable a d m i r a b l e admirable 可钦佩的
忠诚是她最令人钦佩的品质。
Loyalty was her most admirable quality.
