Definition of flexible in English:

flexible

adjective ˈflɛksɪb(ə)lˈflɛksəb(ə)l

1Capable of bending easily without breaking.
柔韧的，有弹性的，易弯曲的
flexible rubber seals
有弹性的橡皮密封垫。
Example sentencesExamples
- The frame should be rigid, not flexible and the springing as firm as a mattress.
- Catheters are thin flexible tubes which are inserted into the bladder to allow urine to be passed.
- Both aerobic and strength training can actually make you less flexible if you don't add stretching exercises.
- He may have several thin flexible tubes put into him.
- A moment later, he had exposed four wires and a flexible pneumatic conduit.
- A flexible bronchoscope was used to locate choke points.
- The gray matter you see cradling the iPod above is some type of flexible rubber stuff.
- Do this when the branches are about 6in long and flexible enough to bend at right angles.
- The flexible rubber sole is unrestricting, enabling great movement of the entire foot.
- A catheter (a thin flexible tube) is then inserted through the urethra into the bladder.
- Soft hydrophilic contact lenses, made of flexible plastic are larger and cover the entire cornea.
- The body of a sea-lion is so flexible that it can bend over backwards and just about touch its nose to the tips of its back flippers.
- Thankfully an eardrum is a flexible tissue stretched taut over the inner ear.
- This means that flexible pipe can be bent to a much smaller radius of curvature than rigid pipe without exceeding its elastic limit.
- A flexible rubber matrix forms when a small amount of diene is added to the mix.
- The answer may be in making them slightly flexible, so that gently bending them makes them work.
- The highly flexible, strong tubing was developed specifically for medical device applications.
- Your balancing reflexes can't kick in unless your leg muscles are strong enough and your joints flexible enough to respond.
- The radiator was fitted and the fan wires will be run through the plastic flexible conduit.
- Those who come to Yoga learn ways to breathe, stretch and become more flexible.
Synonyms
pliable, supple, easily bent, bendable, pliant, malleable, mouldable, stretchable, workable, limber, ductile, tensile, plastic
elastic, whippy, springy, resilient
informal bendy
rare flexile
1. 1.1 Able to be easily modified to respond to altered circumstances.
  可变通的，灵活的
  small businesses which are dependent on flexible working hours
  Example sentencesExamples
  The hospice's very flexible approach to providing care and support to the entire family is working well.
  But for a company as big as Microsoft, staying flexible is anything but simple.
  Because we kept our schedule flexible, we were able to return to the plaza again and again.
  The report argued that management practices should be more flexible to allow laboratories to be more responsive to market forces.
  To stay flexible, I recommend keeping the investment in the parents' name.
  I think the notions of international comity are sufficiently flexible to allow a development in that direction.
  The basic game system is flexible enough to permit many variations.
  However not all the papers were flexible enough to incorporate additional commentary into their coverage.
  In the meantime, I'm trying to keep the organization as flexible as possible.
  The plans should remain flexible to accommodate changes in patients' needs and circumstances.
  What youngsters needed, Shirai decided, was a school that would be flexible enough to meet their changing needs.
  While not flexible enough to adjust for all situations, the quiz is a useful gauge.
  In short the party of change must now show itself flexible enough to change its own central strategy.
  But such measures are expensive, and don't seem flexible enough to deal with the problem.
  Therefore, the most successful programs were those that were attuned to the future and flexible enough to respond quickly.
  And then, at that time, your life becomes flexible.
  The waitresses said another reason they are happy at Hooters is that their work schedules are very flexible.
  The basins will be moveable depending on light and weather to keep the space as flexible as possible.
  The airline has a fairly flexible approach to the extra weight of diving gear.
  HP also says that businesses have to be flexible to adapt to change.
  Synonyms
  adaptable, adjustable, open-ended, open, open to change, changeable, variable, fluid, versatile
2. 1.2 (of a person) ready and able to change so as to adapt to different circumstances.
  （人）适应力强的，灵活的
  you can save money if you're flexible about where your room is located
  选择房间位置时灵活些，你就能省钱。
  Example sentencesExamples
  You've grown quite a bit and become rather flexible in the past month.
  ‘He has always treated me as an equal, and he is also a very flexible guy,’ she says.
  He was flexible in changing his plans and beginning to teach a crowd which had gathered.
  Eddie votes to have votes, but he is very flexible I will tell you that.
  Be flexible and elastic about plans and ideas and avoid emotional or ego conflicts.
  Mind you, we're very flexible with the options that may be put to us in a commercial sense or residential sense.
  We must remain flexible enough to deal with surprise.
  The best teachers are creative and flexible in their thinking.
  Fourthly, if people are flexible about when they travel we could actually see more people working in Central London not fewer.
  There is no restaurant, but breakfast is served on the roof terrace, and the friendly staff are flexible about when you have it.
  Most skippers are flexible enough to allow the customers as much involvement as they wish.
  Mourinho is a flexible man with a flexible team, who can change styles of play to suite each individual match scenario.
  The actors were incredibly flexible, even though they were dealing with a deep well of emotional trauma.
  She is flexible, she works well with kids, and she can communicate with her peers.
  If you are not flexible enough to mix with any culture then you will not succeed, nor will you if you are not professional.
  If only they were that flexible when it came to paying for the goods.
  This is not a big team like some of our competitors, but we are flexible, we can change direction and we take decisions quickly.
  By contrast, the people Haus namechecks are far more flexible actors.
  You need to keep your feet steady on the ground, yet remain flexible to bend with the storms.
  They are flexible, hard working, extremely adaptable and always happy to help each other.
  Synonyms
  accommodating, adaptable, amenable, biddable, willing to compromise, cooperative, tolerant, forgiving, long-suffering, easy-going

Origin

Late Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin flexibilis, from flectere 'to bend'.

Definition of flexible in US English:

flexible

adjectiveˈfleksəb(ə)lˈflɛksəb(ə)l

1Capable of bending easily without breaking.
柔韧的，有弹性的，易弯曲的
flexible rubber seals
有弹性的橡皮密封垫。
Example sentencesExamples
- Both aerobic and strength training can actually make you less flexible if you don't add stretching exercises.
- A flexible rubber matrix forms when a small amount of diene is added to the mix.
- Do this when the branches are about 6in long and flexible enough to bend at right angles.
- He may have several thin flexible tubes put into him.
- A flexible bronchoscope was used to locate choke points.
- The gray matter you see cradling the iPod above is some type of flexible rubber stuff.
- The frame should be rigid, not flexible and the springing as firm as a mattress.
- Thankfully an eardrum is a flexible tissue stretched taut over the inner ear.
- A catheter (a thin flexible tube) is then inserted through the urethra into the bladder.
- Those who come to Yoga learn ways to breathe, stretch and become more flexible.
- Your balancing reflexes can't kick in unless your leg muscles are strong enough and your joints flexible enough to respond.
- Soft hydrophilic contact lenses, made of flexible plastic are larger and cover the entire cornea.
- Catheters are thin flexible tubes which are inserted into the bladder to allow urine to be passed.
- This means that flexible pipe can be bent to a much smaller radius of curvature than rigid pipe without exceeding its elastic limit.
- The answer may be in making them slightly flexible, so that gently bending them makes them work.
- The flexible rubber sole is unrestricting, enabling great movement of the entire foot.
- The radiator was fitted and the fan wires will be run through the plastic flexible conduit.
- A moment later, he had exposed four wires and a flexible pneumatic conduit.
- The highly flexible, strong tubing was developed specifically for medical device applications.
- The body of a sea-lion is so flexible that it can bend over backwards and just about touch its nose to the tips of its back flippers.
Synonyms
pliable, supple, easily bent, bendable, pliant, malleable, mouldable, stretchable, workable, limber, ductile, tensile, plastic
1. 1.1 Able to be easily modified to respond to altered circumstances or conditions.
  可变通的，灵活的
  flexible forms of retirement
  灵活的退休方式。
  Example sentencesExamples
  But such measures are expensive, and don't seem flexible enough to deal with the problem.
  The report argued that management practices should be more flexible to allow laboratories to be more responsive to market forces.
  The hospice's very flexible approach to providing care and support to the entire family is working well.
  And then, at that time, your life becomes flexible.
  I think the notions of international comity are sufficiently flexible to allow a development in that direction.
  What youngsters needed, Shirai decided, was a school that would be flexible enough to meet their changing needs.
  In short the party of change must now show itself flexible enough to change its own central strategy.
  The waitresses said another reason they are happy at Hooters is that their work schedules are very flexible.
  While not flexible enough to adjust for all situations, the quiz is a useful gauge.
  Therefore, the most successful programs were those that were attuned to the future and flexible enough to respond quickly.
  Because we kept our schedule flexible, we were able to return to the plaza again and again.
  The airline has a fairly flexible approach to the extra weight of diving gear.
  The plans should remain flexible to accommodate changes in patients' needs and circumstances.
  HP also says that businesses have to be flexible to adapt to change.
  However not all the papers were flexible enough to incorporate additional commentary into their coverage.
  But for a company as big as Microsoft, staying flexible is anything but simple.
  The basins will be moveable depending on light and weather to keep the space as flexible as possible.
  The basic game system is flexible enough to permit many variations.
  In the meantime, I'm trying to keep the organization as flexible as possible.
  To stay flexible, I recommend keeping the investment in the parents' name.
  Synonyms
  adaptable, adjustable, open-ended, open, open to change, changeable, variable, fluid, versatile
2. 1.2 (of a person) ready and able to change so as to adapt to different circumstances.
  （人）适应力强的，灵活的
  you can save money if you're flexible about where your room is located
  选择房间位置时灵活些，你就能省钱。
  Example sentencesExamples
  This is not a big team like some of our competitors, but we are flexible, we can change direction and we take decisions quickly.
  We must remain flexible enough to deal with surprise.
  There is no restaurant, but breakfast is served on the roof terrace, and the friendly staff are flexible about when you have it.
  They are flexible, hard working, extremely adaptable and always happy to help each other.
  If only they were that flexible when it came to paying for the goods.
  Mind you, we're very flexible with the options that may be put to us in a commercial sense or residential sense.
  You need to keep your feet steady on the ground, yet remain flexible to bend with the storms.
  If you are not flexible enough to mix with any culture then you will not succeed, nor will you if you are not professional.
  By contrast, the people Haus namechecks are far more flexible actors.
  The best teachers are creative and flexible in their thinking.
  Eddie votes to have votes, but he is very flexible I will tell you that.
  Mourinho is a flexible man with a flexible team, who can change styles of play to suite each individual match scenario.
  He was flexible in changing his plans and beginning to teach a crowd which had gathered.
  Most skippers are flexible enough to allow the customers as much involvement as they wish.
  Fourthly, if people are flexible about when they travel we could actually see more people working in Central London not fewer.
  The actors were incredibly flexible, even though they were dealing with a deep well of emotional trauma.
  You've grown quite a bit and become rather flexible in the past month.
  ‘He has always treated me as an equal, and he is also a very flexible guy,’ she says.
  Be flexible and elastic about plans and ideas and avoid emotional or ego conflicts.
  She is flexible, she works well with kids, and she can communicate with her peers.
  Synonyms
  accommodating, adaptable, amenable, biddable, willing to compromise, cooperative, tolerant, forgiving, long-suffering, easy-going

Origin

Late Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin flexibilis, from flectere ‘to bend’.

词汇	flexible
释义	Definition of flexible in English: flexible adjective ˈflɛksɪb(ə)lˈflɛksəb(ə)l 1Capable of bending easily without breaking. 柔韧的，有弹性的，易弯曲的 flexible rubber seals 有弹性的橡皮密封垫。 Example sentencesExamples The frame should be rigid, not flexible and the springing as firm as a mattress. Catheters are thin flexible tubes which are inserted into the bladder to allow urine to be passed. Both aerobic and strength training can actually make you less flexible if you don't add stretching exercises. He may have several thin flexible tubes put into him. A moment later, he had exposed four wires and a flexible pneumatic conduit. A flexible bronchoscope was used to locate choke points. The gray matter you see cradling the iPod above is some type of flexible rubber stuff. Do this when the branches are about 6in long and flexible enough to bend at right angles. The flexible rubber sole is unrestricting, enabling great movement of the entire foot. A catheter (a thin flexible tube) is then inserted through the urethra into the bladder. Soft hydrophilic contact lenses, made of flexible plastic are larger and cover the entire cornea. The body of a sea-lion is so flexible that it can bend over backwards and just about touch its nose to the tips of its back flippers. Thankfully an eardrum is a flexible tissue stretched taut over the inner ear. This means that flexible pipe can be bent to a much smaller radius of curvature than rigid pipe without exceeding its elastic limit. A flexible rubber matrix forms when a small amount of diene is added to the mix. The answer may be in making them slightly flexible, so that gently bending them makes them work. The highly flexible, strong tubing was developed specifically for medical device applications. Your balancing reflexes can't kick in unless your leg muscles are strong enough and your joints flexible enough to respond. The radiator was fitted and the fan wires will be run through the plastic flexible conduit. Those who come to Yoga learn ways to breathe, stretch and become more flexible. Synonyms pliable, supple, easily bent, bendable, pliant, malleable, mouldable, stretchable, workable, limber, ductile, tensile, plastic elastic, whippy, springy, resilient informal bendy rare flexile 1.1 Able to be easily modified to respond to altered circumstances. 可变通的，灵活的 small businesses which are dependent on flexible working hours Example sentencesExamples The hospice's very flexible approach to providing care and support to the entire family is working well. But for a company as big as Microsoft, staying flexible is anything but simple. Because we kept our schedule flexible, we were able to return to the plaza again and again. The report argued that management practices should be more flexible to allow laboratories to be more responsive to market forces. To stay flexible, I recommend keeping the investment in the parents' name. I think the notions of international comity are sufficiently flexible to allow a development in that direction. The basic game system is flexible enough to permit many variations. However not all the papers were flexible enough to incorporate additional commentary into their coverage. In the meantime, I'm trying to keep the organization as flexible as possible. The plans should remain flexible to accommodate changes in patients' needs and circumstances. What youngsters needed, Shirai decided, was a school that would be flexible enough to meet their changing needs. While not flexible enough to adjust for all situations, the quiz is a useful gauge. In short the party of change must now show itself flexible enough to change its own central strategy. But such measures are expensive, and don't seem flexible enough to deal with the problem. Therefore, the most successful programs were those that were attuned to the future and flexible enough to respond quickly. And then, at that time, your life becomes flexible. The waitresses said another reason they are happy at Hooters is that their work schedules are very flexible. The basins will be moveable depending on light and weather to keep the space as flexible as possible. The airline has a fairly flexible approach to the extra weight of diving gear. HP also says that businesses have to be flexible to adapt to change. Synonyms adaptable, adjustable, open-ended, open, open to change, changeable, variable, fluid, versatile 1.2 (of a person) ready and able to change so as to adapt to different circumstances. （人）适应力强的，灵活的 you can save money if you're flexible about where your room is located 选择房间位置时灵活些，你就能省钱。 Example sentencesExamples You've grown quite a bit and become rather flexible in the past month. ‘He has always treated me as an equal, and he is also a very flexible guy,’ she says. He was flexible in changing his plans and beginning to teach a crowd which had gathered. Eddie votes to have votes, but he is very flexible I will tell you that. Be flexible and elastic about plans and ideas and avoid emotional or ego conflicts. Mind you, we're very flexible with the options that may be put to us in a commercial sense or residential sense. We must remain flexible enough to deal with surprise. The best teachers are creative and flexible in their thinking. Fourthly, if people are flexible about when they travel we could actually see more people working in Central London not fewer. There is no restaurant, but breakfast is served on the roof terrace, and the friendly staff are flexible about when you have it. Most skippers are flexible enough to allow the customers as much involvement as they wish. Mourinho is a flexible man with a flexible team, who can change styles of play to suite each individual match scenario. The actors were incredibly flexible, even though they were dealing with a deep well of emotional trauma. She is flexible, she works well with kids, and she can communicate with her peers. If you are not flexible enough to mix with any culture then you will not succeed, nor will you if you are not professional. If only they were that flexible when it came to paying for the goods. This is not a big team like some of our competitors, but we are flexible, we can change direction and we take decisions quickly. By contrast, the people Haus namechecks are far more flexible actors. You need to keep your feet steady on the ground, yet remain flexible to bend with the storms. They are flexible, hard working, extremely adaptable and always happy to help each other. Synonyms accommodating, adaptable, amenable, biddable, willing to compromise, cooperative, tolerant, forgiving, long-suffering, easy-going Origin Late Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin flexibilis, from flectere 'to bend'. Definition of flexible in US English: flexible adjectiveˈfleksəb(ə)lˈflɛksəb(ə)l 1Capable of bending easily without breaking. 柔韧的，有弹性的，易弯曲的 flexible rubber seals 有弹性的橡皮密封垫。 Example sentencesExamples Both aerobic and strength training can actually make you less flexible if you don't add stretching exercises. A flexible rubber matrix forms when a small amount of diene is added to the mix. Do this when the branches are about 6in long and flexible enough to bend at right angles. He may have several thin flexible tubes put into him. A flexible bronchoscope was used to locate choke points. The gray matter you see cradling the iPod above is some type of flexible rubber stuff. The frame should be rigid, not flexible and the springing as firm as a mattress. Thankfully an eardrum is a flexible tissue stretched taut over the inner ear. A catheter (a thin flexible tube) is then inserted through the urethra into the bladder. Those who come to Yoga learn ways to breathe, stretch and become more flexible. Your balancing reflexes can't kick in unless your leg muscles are strong enough and your joints flexible enough to respond. Soft hydrophilic contact lenses, made of flexible plastic are larger and cover the entire cornea. Catheters are thin flexible tubes which are inserted into the bladder to allow urine to be passed. This means that flexible pipe can be bent to a much smaller radius of curvature than rigid pipe without exceeding its elastic limit. The answer may be in making them slightly flexible, so that gently bending them makes them work. The flexible rubber sole is unrestricting, enabling great movement of the entire foot. The radiator was fitted and the fan wires will be run through the plastic flexible conduit. A moment later, he had exposed four wires and a flexible pneumatic conduit. The highly flexible, strong tubing was developed specifically for medical device applications. The body of a sea-lion is so flexible that it can bend over backwards and just about touch its nose to the tips of its back flippers. Synonyms pliable, supple, easily bent, bendable, pliant, malleable, mouldable, stretchable, workable, limber, ductile, tensile, plastic 1.1 Able to be easily modified to respond to altered circumstances or conditions. 可变通的，灵活的 flexible forms of retirement 灵活的退休方式。 Example sentencesExamples But such measures are expensive, and don't seem flexible enough to deal with the problem. The report argued that management practices should be more flexible to allow laboratories to be more responsive to market forces. The hospice's very flexible approach to providing care and support to the entire family is working well. And then, at that time, your life becomes flexible. I think the notions of international comity are sufficiently flexible to allow a development in that direction. What youngsters needed, Shirai decided, was a school that would be flexible enough to meet their changing needs. In short the party of change must now show itself flexible enough to change its own central strategy. The waitresses said another reason they are happy at Hooters is that their work schedules are very flexible. While not flexible enough to adjust for all situations, the quiz is a useful gauge. Therefore, the most successful programs were those that were attuned to the future and flexible enough to respond quickly. Because we kept our schedule flexible, we were able to return to the plaza again and again. The airline has a fairly flexible approach to the extra weight of diving gear. The plans should remain flexible to accommodate changes in patients' needs and circumstances. HP also says that businesses have to be flexible to adapt to change. However not all the papers were flexible enough to incorporate additional commentary into their coverage. But for a company as big as Microsoft, staying flexible is anything but simple. The basins will be moveable depending on light and weather to keep the space as flexible as possible. The basic game system is flexible enough to permit many variations. In the meantime, I'm trying to keep the organization as flexible as possible. To stay flexible, I recommend keeping the investment in the parents' name. Synonyms adaptable, adjustable, open-ended, open, open to change, changeable, variable, fluid, versatile 1.2 (of a person) ready and able to change so as to adapt to different circumstances. （人）适应力强的，灵活的 you can save money if you're flexible about where your room is located 选择房间位置时灵活些，你就能省钱。 Example sentencesExamples This is not a big team like some of our competitors, but we are flexible, we can change direction and we take decisions quickly. We must remain flexible enough to deal with surprise. There is no restaurant, but breakfast is served on the roof terrace, and the friendly staff are flexible about when you have it. They are flexible, hard working, extremely adaptable and always happy to help each other. If only they were that flexible when it came to paying for the goods. Mind you, we're very flexible with the options that may be put to us in a commercial sense or residential sense. You need to keep your feet steady on the ground, yet remain flexible to bend with the storms. If you are not flexible enough to mix with any culture then you will not succeed, nor will you if you are not professional. By contrast, the people Haus namechecks are far more flexible actors. The best teachers are creative and flexible in their thinking. Eddie votes to have votes, but he is very flexible I will tell you that. Mourinho is a flexible man with a flexible team, who can change styles of play to suite each individual match scenario. He was flexible in changing his plans and beginning to teach a crowd which had gathered. Most skippers are flexible enough to allow the customers as much involvement as they wish. Fourthly, if people are flexible about when they travel we could actually see more people working in Central London not fewer. The actors were incredibly flexible, even though they were dealing with a deep well of emotional trauma. You've grown quite a bit and become rather flexible in the past month. ‘He has always treated me as an equal, and he is also a very flexible guy,’ she says. Be flexible and elastic about plans and ideas and avoid emotional or ego conflicts. She is flexible, she works well with kids, and she can communicate with her peers. Synonyms accommodating, adaptable, amenable, biddable, willing to compromise, cooperative, tolerant, forgiving, long-suffering, easy-going Origin Late Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin flexibilis, from flectere ‘to bend’.
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