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词汇 flexile
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Definition of flexile in English:

flexile

adjective ˈflɛksʌɪl
archaic
  • Pliant and flexible.

    〈古〉易弯曲的;柔韧的

    the serpent's flexile body

    蛇的柔软身体。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Watanabe repeated Japan's stance that China should move to a more flexile exchange system for the sake of its economy and the world economy.
    • Naoe smiled with satisfaction, he embraced Takaya's flexile body.
    • Her flexile body bends, her white feet glide.
    Synonyms
    pliable, supple, easily bent, bendable, pliant, malleable, mouldable, stretchable, workable, limber, ductile, tensile, plastic

Derivatives

  • flexility

  • nounflɛkˈsɪlɪtiflɛkˈsɪlədi
    archaic
    • We can properly measure your cardiovascular strength, your upper body strength, your core strength and your flexility.

Origin

Mid 17th century: from Latin flexilis, from flectere 'to bend'.

Definition of flexile in US English:

flexile

adjective
archaic
  • Pliant and flexible.

    〈古〉易弯曲的;柔韧的

    the serpent's flexile body

    蛇的柔软身体。

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Naoe smiled with satisfaction, he embraced Takaya's flexile body.
    • Her flexile body bends, her white feet glide.
    • Watanabe repeated Japan's stance that China should move to a more flexile exchange system for the sake of its economy and the world economy.
    Synonyms
    pliable, supple, easily bent, bendable, pliant, malleable, mouldable, stretchable, workable, limber, ductile, tensile, plastic

Origin

Mid 17th century: from Latin flexilis, from flectere ‘to bend’.

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