inelastic

• 指物质或材料没有弹性、不能伸缩；在经济学中也用来描述对价格变化不敏感的需求或供给。

Describes a substance or material that is not elastic; also used in economics to describe demand or supply that is not sensitive to price changes.

1. Not elasticB2formal

   Lacking the ability to stretch or return to original shape after being stretched.

   无弹性的

   • The fabric is inelastic and does not stretch.
   • Inelastic materials are used in certain industrial applications.
   • The rope was inelastic, making it unsuitable for climbing.

   同义词firmhardinflexiblerigidstiffunbendingunyielding

   反义词elasticflexiblesupple

2. Economic conceptC1formalscientific

   Describes a situation where demand or supply does not change significantly with price changes.

   缺乏弹性

   • The demand for essential medicines is often inelastic.
   • Inelastic supply means producers cannot quickly increase output.
   • Economists study inelastic goods to understand market behavior.

   同义词inflexiblerigidunresponsive

   反义词elastic