elastic

• 指材料或物体能够拉伸变形并恢复原状的性质；也用于比喻意义，形容灵活、有适应性或可变通。

Describes a material or object that can stretch and return to its original shape; also used figuratively to describe flexibility or adaptability.

1. Stretchy materialB1formal

   Able to stretch and return to its original shape.

   有弹性的

   • The waistband of these trousers is elastic.
   • Rubber bands are very elastic.
   • The fabric is elastic, making it comfortable to wear.

   同义词extensibleflexiblepliableresilientrubberyspringystretchablesupple

   反义词hardinelasticinflexiblerigidstiff

2. Flexible or adaptableB2formal

   Able to change or adapt easily to different conditions.

   灵活的

   • The company has an elastic approach to working hours.
   • Her schedule is quite elastic, allowing for last-minute changes.
   • The rules are elastic enough to accommodate special cases.

   同义词adaptableflexiblemalleablepliableresilientsuppleversatile

   反义词inflexiblerigidunadaptable

• 指具有弹性的材料，通常是橡胶或合成织物，能够拉伸并恢复原状；也指这种弹性材料本身或松紧带。

A noun referring to a flexible material, typically a rubber or synthetic fabric, that can stretch and return to its original shape.

1. Stretchy materialA2formal

   A flexible material, often made of rubber or synthetic fibers, that can stretch and return to its original shape.

   松紧带

   • She used a piece of elastic to secure the waistband of her skirt.
   • The elastic in my socks has worn out.
   • He bought a roll of elastic for his sewing project.

   同义词elastic bandrubber band