adj.(形容词)

1. 柔韧的，柔软的，有弹性的
2. 灵活的，可变通的，可变动的
3. 柔顺的， 温顺的
4. 可弯曲的，易弯曲的，易弯的，易曲的
5. 易适应的，能适应新情况的
6. 挠性的

adj.(形容词)

1. 易弯曲的,柔韧的 that can bend easily without breaking
2. 灵活的,可变通的 easily changed to suit new conditions

Adjective:

1. capable of being changed;

   "flexible schedules"
   

2. able to flex; able to bend easily;

   "slim flexible birches"
   

3. able to adjust readily to different conditions;

   "an adaptable person"
   "a flexible personality"
   "an elastic clause in a contract"
   

4. bending and snapping back readily without breaking

5. making or willing to make concessions;

   "loneliness tore through him...whenever he thought of...even the compromising Louis du Tillet"
   

1.可弯曲的;柔韧的
Aflexible object or material can be bent easily without breaking.

flexible的解释

e.g. ...brushes with long,flexible bristles.
鬃毛长而柔韧的毛笔

flexibility
The flexibility of the lens decreases with age.
眼球晶状体的柔韧性随着年龄增长而减退。

2.易变通的;适应性强的;灵活的
Something or someone that isflexible is able to change easily and adapt to different conditions and circumstances as they occur.

e.g. Look for software that'sflexible enough for a range of abilities.
寻找功能多、适用性强的软件。
e.g. ...flexible working hours.
灵活的工作时间

flexibly
It would seem more sensible to apply standards flexibly rather than rigidly.
灵活地运用标准比死守标准会显得更合情合理。flexibility
The flexibility of distance learning would be particularly suited to busy managers.
远程学习的灵活性对于日理万机的经理人来说特别适合。

1. flexible的解释

1. 有弹性的：其提供了一个可插拔的(pluggable)和富有弹性的(flexible)框架(framework)允许开发者混合不同的安全机制和丰富的已经用户认证和访问控制是大多数java应用的重要安全尺度,特别是J2EE应用.

2.flexible：flex; 挠性

This tube is flexible but tough.

这管子柔软但很坚固。

We need a foreign policy that is more flexible.

我们需要一个更为灵活的外交政策。

People use Java because it is flexible and runs on multiple platforms.

人们使用Java是因为它的灵活性及在多种平台上可以运行。

Leather and rubber are flexible, glass and iron are not.

皮革和橡胶都是易弯曲的，玻璃和铁则不然。

A flexible adhesive connector bonded by heat to the contact edge of the glass.

一个易弯曲的黏著的连接器被热联结到玻璃的接触边缘。

It makes people feel more agile, more flexible, and their hearts get stronger.

它使人感到更加敏捷,更加灵活,并且他们的心脏得到更强。

exercises to develop the flexibility of dancers' bodies

增加跳舞者身体柔软度的训练动作

['u4e0d'u53ef'u6570'u540d'u8bcd]Computers offer a much greater degree of flexibility in the way work is organized.

利用计算机，工作安排可以灵活得多。

flexible plastic tubing

挠性塑料管

You need to be more flexible and imaginative in your approach.

你的方法必须更加灵活，更富有想象力。

Our plans need to be flexible enough to cater for the needs of everyone.

我们的计划必须能够变通，以满足每个人的需要。

flexible working hours

弹性工作时间

a more flexible approach

更灵活的方法

...flexible working hours.

灵活的工作时间

Look for software that's flexible enough for a range of abilities.

寻找功能多、适用性强的软件。

...brushes with long, flexible bristles.

鬃毛长而柔韧的毛笔

Healthy skin conditioning gloss, color, compact, flexible, red, delicate, moisture, thickness, acid - base.

调理出健康皮肤的光泽 、 色泽 、 紧致 、 弹性 、 红润 、 细腻 、 润泽 、 厚薄 、 酸碱.

Automatic push plate, flexible rotation, accurate positioning.

自动推盘, 灵活转动, 定位准确.

Classrooms are flexible learning spaces that support and adapt to student needs.

教室是支持和满足学生需求的灵活的学习场所.

A foreign trade contract should be scientific, flexible, strict and comprehensive in statement on language.

一份外贸合同,在文字陈述上要尽量做到科学 、 灵活 、 严密、完整.

We reformed the RMB exchange rate regime to gradually make the exchange rate more flexible.

实施人民币汇率形成机制改革,汇率弹性逐步增强.

Copper wire is flexible.

铜丝易弯曲.

She has become a bit more flexible.

她的口气有点松动.

He has a flexible mind.

他脑瓜灵活.

We should stick to the principles and be flexible as well.

既要有原则性,也要有灵活性.

We need a foreign policy that is more flexible.

我们需要一种更灵活的外交政策.

Leather, rubber and wire are flexible.

皮革 、 橡皮和电线都是易弯曲的.

Human beings are infinitely flexible and able to adjust when survival depends on it.

人类的适应能力是无穷尽的,为了生存可以适应任何环境.

a more flexible approach

更灵活的方法

The changes will lead to more flexible leases, and leases nearer to 15 years than the present norm of 25 years.

这些变化将带来更灵活的、接近15年的租期，而不是现行的常规为25年的租期。

A flexible retirement age is being considered by Ministers to unify men's and women's pension rights.

大臣们正在考虑一个灵活的退休年龄机制，这样可以把男性和女性的养老金权益统一起来。

A portfolio approach would keep entry into the managerial profession open and flexible.

项目组合的方法会使成为管理人员的机会公开灵活。

We are all born flexible but as we grow older, we tend to seize up a little.

我们刚生下来时身体都很灵活，但随着年龄的增长，手脚会变得有些僵硬。

He shopped around for a firm that would be flexible.

他到处寻觅一家可灵活变通的公司。

用作定语～+ n.

1. He has a flexible mind.
   他脑瓜灵活。
2. We need a more flexible decision-making system.
   我们需要一个更灵活的决策体系。

用作表语S+be+～

1. Copper wire is flexible.
   铜丝易弯曲。
2. We need a foreign policy that is more flexible.
   我们需要一种更灵活的外交政策。

～+名词

• flexible%20metal">flexible metal柔软的金属
• flexible%20policy">flexible policy灵活的政策
• flexible%20wire">flexible wire易弯曲的电线
• flexible%20mind">flexible mind头脑灵活
• flexible%20rules">flexible rules可变通的规则

副词+～

• flexible">very flexible非常柔软
• flexible">fairly flexible较灵活的

～+介词

• flexible%20in">flexible in在…方面灵活的
• flexible%20in%20applying%20economic%20program">flexible in applying economic program在执行经济计划方面灵活的
• flexible%20towards">flexible towards对…有灵活性的

• Women are soft, mild,..and flexible.

  出自：3 Henry VI,Shakespeare

求职面试

B：What is your strongest trait？
你个性上最大的特点是什么？

A：Helpfulness and caring./Adaptability and sense of humor./Cheerfulness and friendliness.
乐于助人和关心他人。/适应能力和幽默感/乐观和友爱。

B：How would your friends or colleagues describe you？
你的朋友或同事怎样形容你？

A：They say Mr. Chen is an honest, hardworking and responsible man who deeply cares for his family and friends./They say Mr. Chen is a friendly, sensitive, caring and determined person.
他们说陈先生是位诚实、工作努力，负责任的人，他对家庭和朋友都很关心。/他们说陈先生是位很友好、敏感、关心他人和有决心的人。

B：What personality traits do you admire？
你欣赏哪种性格的人？

flexible

A：（I admire a person who is）honest,flexible and easy-going./（I like） people who possess the "can do" spirit.
诚实、不死板而且容易相处的人。/有"实际行动"的人。

1. 使用flexible时要注意其修饰的主语对象是谁，例子如下面错句。

• ☆ 15世纪初期进入英语，直接源自古典拉丁语的componere，意为易弯折的；最初源自此语的flexus，意为弯曲。