| 单词 | retractable |
| 释义 | retractable (once / 45990 pages) adj Something retractable can be retracted: in other words, it can withdraw or collapse — like an umbrella or a cat's set of claws. Cats have claws that can be drawn in to their paws or extended. Anything like that is retractable. Retractable things — like an umbrella — have a part that is concealed that can then be extended outward. A police baton is retractable if it can be short and compact or long and extended. A retractable roof can be extended as needed. Some sports stadiums have a retractable dome that can be put up when it's raining. WORD FAMILYretractable: nonretractable+/retract: retractable, retracted, retracting, retraction, retractor, retracts/retraction: retractions/retractor: retractors USAGE EXAMPLESStafford didn’t play in the Cowboys’ retractable roof stadium in high school because it opened four years after he graduated. Seattle Times(Dec 25, 2016) A “portrait” of Stieglitz takes the form of a metal contraption featuring retractable metal grille. The Guardian(Nov 23, 2016) Safe-standing areas, featuring retractable seats, have been introduced abroad, most notably in Germany. BBC(Nov 17, 2016) adj capable of being retracted retractable landing gear Syn retractile capable of retraction; capable of being drawn back |
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