Years ago many people held the erroneous belief that the earth was flat.

许多年以，误地球是平的。

A plate is flat and usually round.

plate 是平的，通常是圆的。

We used to think the Earth is flat, because it looks that way.

我曾经认为地球是平的，因为它看起来是平的。

In the early years of our planet, the Earth was flat.

早期的地球表面平的。

It's flat, it's got a little bit of a curved top.

它是平的，顶部有点弯。

The round logs of wood are sawn into flat pieces called planks.

圆木锯成的则是平的木板。

It is only silly people who think that the earth is flat.

只有傻子才会认为地球是平的。

You've made a big, flat chicken square.

你做了一个又大又平的鸡块。

And it's not okay to think that the Earth is flat.

而且认为地球是平的也不太恰当。

Scientists used to believe the earth was flat.

学家曾一地球是平的。

It's flat on one edge, which makes it easier to hold.

它的一边是平的，这样更容易拿住。

Like, the bottom, because it's flat.

就是，底部，因为这面是平的。

The mountain is called Table Mountain, because it's flat at the top.

这座山被称为桌山，因为它的顶部是平的。

In the game, people use flat, round pieces called chips.

在这个游戏中，使用被称为筹码的平的、圆的棋子。

They cut it themselves into very thin slices with a long flat knife.

他用一把又长又平的刀把它切成很薄的薄片。

It's not okay to say that the Earth is flat.

说地球是平的是不对的。

To make this sound, your tongue is flat in your mouth.

想要发这个音的话，你的舌头应该是平的。

And if, by any chance, you thought it was flat, you were definitely wrong.

你要是或许认为它是平的，那你必错无疑。

You have a 2D piece of paper that means it's flat.

你有一张二维的纸，这意味着它是平的。

Two dinghies appeared on the horizon.

水线平的2艘小艇映入了的眼帘。