单词 | elastic |
释义 | Word Frequency elastic(ɪˈlæstɪk) adjective 1. (of a body or material) capable of returning to its original shape after compression, expansion, stretching, or other deformation 2. capable of adapting to change an elastic schedule 3. quick to recover from fatigue, dejection, etc; buoyant 4. springy or resilient an elastic walk 5. (of gases) capable of expanding spontaneously 6. physics (of collisions) involving no overall change in translational kinetic energy 7. made of elastic noun 8. tape, cord, or fabric containing interwoven strands of flexible rubber or similar substance allowing it to stretch and return to its original shape 9. mainly US and Canadian something made of elastic, such as a rubber band or a garter Derived forms elastically (eˈlastically) adverb Word origin C17: from New Latin elasticus impulsive, from Greek elastikos, from elaunein to beat, drive |
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