flexibility
UK/.fleksi'biliti/US
TOEFLB2
Definitions
n.
The quality of bending easily without breaking
柔韧性,弹性
n.
The ability to change or adapt to different circumstances
灵活性,适应性,机动性
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedThe noun of flexible: flex (bend) + -ibility (the quality of being able to). Flexibility is the quality of bending — literally in a gymnast's body, figuratively in a plan or a policy that can adjust.
Root flex still carries 4 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.flexibility in……的灵活性
- 2.workplace flexibility工作灵活性
- 3.flexibility training柔韧性训练
- 4.greater flexibility更大的灵活性
Example Sentences
- 1.
Yoga improves both strength and flexibility.
- 2.
Remote work gives employees more flexibility.
- 3.
The contract allows some flexibility on the deadline.