| 单词 | elastic |
| 释义 | elastic adj. & n. --adj 1. able to resume its normal bulk or shape spontaneously after contraction, dilatation, or distortion. 2. springy. 3. (of a person or feelings) buoyant. 4. flexible, adaptable (elastic conscience). 5. Econ. (of demand) variable according to price. 6. Physics (of a collision) involving no decrease of kinetic energy. --n elastic cord or fabric, usu. woven with strips of rubber. Phrases and idioms elastic band = rubber band (see RUBBER(1)). Derivatives elastically adv. elasticity n. elasticize v.tr. (also -ise). Etymology: mod.L elasticus f. Gk elastikos propulsive f. elauno drive |
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