expandable

• 指某物可以被扩大、扩展，在尺寸、体积、容量或范围上能够增大；也可指可展开、可伸展开来的。

Describes something that can be increased in size, volume, or capacity.

1. Able to increase in size or volumeB2formal

   Capable of being made larger or more extensive.

   可扩展的

   • The expandable table can seat up to twelve people.
   • This suitcase has an expandable compartment for extra storage.
   • The software has an expandable memory capacity.

   同义词expansibleextendableextensiblestretchable

   反义词fixedimmutableinelasticinflexiblerigidstatic

2. Capable of expansion (of gases)C1formal

   Describing gases that can increase in volume when pressure decreases or temperature increases.

   可膨胀的

   • Gases are highly expandable compared to liquids.
   • The expandable nature of air makes it useful in pneumatic systems.
   • In a vacuum, the gas becomes even more expandable.

   同义词expansibleexpansile