elasticity

• 指物体或材料在拉伸或压缩后恢复原状的特性；在经济学中，也指需求量或供给量对价格等因素变化的反应程度。

A noun referring to the ability of an object or material to return to its original shape after being stretched or compressed; also used in economics to describe the responsiveness of demand or supply to changes in price.

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1. Physical propertyB2formalscientific

   The ability of a material to return to its original shape after being stretched or compressed.

   弹性

   • Rubber has high elasticity, which makes it ideal for tires.
   • The elasticity of the spring was tested in the lab.
   • Steel has less elasticity than rubber.

   同义词flexibilitygiveresiliencespringinessstretchinesssuppleness

   反义词inelasticityrigiditystiffness

2. Economic conceptC1formalbusiness

   The measure of how much the quantity demanded or supplied of a good changes in response to a change in price.

   弹性

   • The price elasticity of demand for luxury goods is typically high.
   • Economists study the elasticity of supply to predict market behavior.
   • The product's low elasticity means sales are stable despite price changes.

   同义词responsivenesssensitivity

3. Flexibility or adaptabilityB2informal

   The ability to change or adapt easily to new conditions.

   灵活性

   • The elasticity of her schedule allows her to take on new projects.
   • Mental elasticity is important for solving complex problems.
   • The company's organizational elasticity helped it survive the crisis.

   同义词adaptabilityflexibilitygivemalleabilitypliabilityresiliencesupplenessversatility

   反义词inflexibilityrigiditystiffness