| 释义 |
ten·sile
\ˈten(t)səl, -nˌsīl, -n(ˌ)sil\ adjective
Etymology: New Latin tensilis, from Latin tensus (past participle of tendere to stretch) + -ilis -ile — more at thin
1. : capable of tension : ductile
< is made of highly tensile steel alloy — Sam Pollock >
2. : of or relating to tension
< tensile pull >
< tensile stress >
• ten·sile·ly \-əl(l)]ē, -īll], -il(l)], ]i\ adverb
• ten·sile·ness \-əlnə̇s, -īln-, -iln-\ noun -es
• ten·sil·i·ty \tenˈsiləd.ē, -lətē, -i\ noun -es |