plastic

Describes a material that is synthetic and can be molded; also used figuratively to describe something artificial or lacking in genuine depth.

ruОписывает синтетический материал, который можно формовать; также используется в переносном смысле для описания чего-то искусственного или лишённого подлинной глубины.esDescribe un material sintético que puede moldearse; también se usa en sentido figurado para referirse a algo artificial o carente de autenticidad o profundidad.frDécrit un matériau synthétique que l'on peut modeler ou mouler ; s'emploie aussi au sens figuré pour qualifier quelque chose d'artificiel ou dépourvu de profondeur authentique.deBezeichnet einen synthetischen Werkstoff, der sich formen lässt; auch bildlich für etwas Künstliches oder Oberflächliches verwendet.ptMaterial sintético que pode ser moldado em diversas formas; também usado em sentido figurado para descrever algo artificial, falso ou sem profundidade genuína.zh指一种可以塑造成型的人造合成材料；也引申指人为的、不真实的或缺乏深度的。arصفة تصف مادة صناعية قابلة للتشكيل، وتُستعمل أيضاً مجازاً للدلالة على شيء مصطنع أو بلا عمق حقيقي.

1. Made of plastic A2 formal

   Made from a synthetic material that can be molded when soft and set into a rigid or slightly elastic form.

   • She bought a plastic container for leftovers.
   • The toy is made of plastic and is very durable.
   • Plastic bags are being phased out in many countries.

   ruПластиковыйesHecho de plásticofren plastiquedeAus KunststoffptPlásticozh塑料的arبلاستيكي

2. Artificial or fake B2 informal

   Lacking natural quality; artificial or superficial.

   • His smile looked plastic and insincere.
   • The movie had a plastic feel to it, like it was too polished.
   • She found the plastic atmosphere of the party off-putting.

   ruИскусственныйesartificial o falsofrartificiel, fauxdeKünstlichptArtificialzh虚假的arمُصْطَنَع

   Synonyms: artificialboguscontrivedfakefalseinsincerephonysuperficialsyntheticunnatural

   Antonyms: authenticgenuinenaturalrealsincere

3. Malleable or flexible C1 formal

   Capable of being molded or shaped.

   • Clay is a plastic material that can be formed into various shapes.
   • The artist used a plastic medium for the sculpture.
   • Plastic substances are often used in modeling.

   ruПластичныйesPlástico (maleable)frplastique (au sens figuré)deplastischptPlásticozh可塑的arقابل للتشكيل

   Synonyms: ductileflexiblemalleablemoldablepliablesuppleworkableyielding

   Antonyms: firmhardinflexiblerigidstiffunyielding

• more plastic comparative form
• most plastic superlative form

uncountable

A synthetic or semi-synthetic material made from polymers, known for its malleability and wide range of applications in manufacturing and everyday objects.

ruСинтетический или полусинтетический материал, изготовленный из полимеров, известный своей пластичностью и широким спектром применения в производстве и предметах повседневного обихода.esMaterial sintético o semisintético fabricado a partir de polímeros, conocido por su maleabilidad y su amplio uso en la fabricación de productos y objetos cotidianos.frMatériau synthétique ou semi-synthétique fabriqué à partir de polymères, connu pour sa plasticité et sa large gamme d'utilisations dans la fabrication et les objets du quotidien.deKunststoff ist ein synthetisches oder halbsynthetisches Material, das aus Polymeren hergestellt wird und sich durch Formbarkeit sowie vielseitige Verwendbarkeit in der Industrie und im Alltag auszeichnet.ptMaterial sintético ou semissintético feito de polímeros, conhecido por sua plasticidade e ampla variedade de aplicações na indústria e em objetos do dia a dia.zh由聚合物制成的人造或半合成材料，具有可塑性，广泛用于制造和日常用品。arمادة صناعية أو شبه صناعية تُصنع من البوليمرات، تتميز بقابليتها للتشكيل ومرونتها واتساع مجالات استخدامها في التصنيع والأدوات والمواد اليومية.

1. Synthetic material A2 formal

   A synthetic material made from polymers that can be molded into various shapes.

   • The bottle is made of plastic.
   • Plastic is widely used in packaging.
   • Many toys are made from plastic.

   ruПластикesPlástico (material sintético)frmatière plastiquedePlastikptPlásticozh塑料arبلاستيك

   Synonyms: polymerresinsyntheticthermoplastic

2. Credit card B1 informal american

   A credit card or debit card, often used informally.

   • I'll pay with plastic.
   • Do you take plastic?
   • She pulled out her plastic to pay for the meal.

   ruПластиковая картаesTarjeta de crédito o débitofrCarte de paiementdePlastikkarteptCartão de plásticozh信用卡arبطاقة بلاستيكية

   Synonyms: bank cardcardcharge cardcredit carddebit card

• plastics plural form
• plastics' possessive plural form
• plastic's possessive singular form