elastic
n. 松紧带, 橡皮筋 a. 有弹性的, 能伸缩的, 可通融的
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教材释义与例句
松紧带；橡皮圈
有弹性的；灵活的；易伸缩的
释义与例句
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An elastic material used in clothing, particularly in waistbands and cuffs.
不可数 可数running shorts use elastic to eliminate the need for a belt
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An elastic band.
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Specifically, a hair tie.
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Capable of stretching; particularly, capable of stretching so as to return to an original shape or size when force is released.
弹性的
有弹力的
The rope is somewhat elastic, so expect it to give when you pull on it.
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Made of elastic.
elastic band
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Of clothing, elasticated.
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Sensitive to changes in price.
金融Demand for entertainment is more elastic than demand for energy.
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springy; bouncy; vivacious
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Pervasive, all-encompassing.
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Able to return quickly to a former state or condition, after being depressed or overtaxed; having power to recover easily from shocks and trials.
elastic spirits; an elastic constitution
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From French élastique, from New Latin elasticus (“elastic”), from Ancient Greek ἐλαστός (elastós), alternative form of ἐλατός (elatós, “ductile”) (cf. ἐλατήρ (elatḗr, “a driver, hurler”)), from ἐλαύνω (elaúnō, “to drive, set in motion, push, strike, beat out”).
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