新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

flexible

英  [ˈfleksɪbəl]
    

[ADJ]

    ADJ. 形容词
  • 1柔韧的

    A flexible object or material can be bent easily without breaking.

    近义词

    pliable

    反义词

    inflexible , rigid

    双语例句

    例:

    brushes with long, flexible bristles.

    毛长而柔韧的刷子。

    例:

    Air is pumped through a flexible tube.

    用一根软管抽空气。

    2灵活的

    Something or someone that is flexible is able to change easily and adapt to different conditions and circumstances as they occur.

    近义词

    adaptable

    反义词

    inflexible

    双语例句

    例:

    flexible working hours.

    弹性工作时间。

    例:

    more flexible arrangements to allow access to services after normal working hours.

    在正常工作时间之后提供服务的更灵活的安排。