malleability
UK/.mæliә'biliti/US
TOEFLC2
Definitions
n.
The quality of being easily hammered or pressed into shape; ease of being influenced
可塑性，延展性；易受影响
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedmalleroot
+
-abilityable, capable, fit
=malleability
malleable + -ity, from malle- (Latin malleus, 'hammer') + -ability = able to be hammered into shape. Used literally of metals and figuratively of people or opinions that are easily shaped.
Common Collocations
- 1.malleability of metals金属的延展性
- 2.high malleability高延展性
- 3.mental malleability心智可塑性
Example Sentences
- 1.
Gold is prized for its malleability and shine.
- 2.
The malleability of young minds makes early education vital.