elasticity
UK/i.læs'tisiti/US
TOEFLB2
释义
n.
The ability of a material to stretch and return to its original shape
弹性，伸缩性
n.
(Economics) the degree to which demand or supply changes in response to price
（经济学）弹性（需求或供给对价格变动的反应程度）
词根拆分
词根派生elastic + -ity（「状态、性质」）= 有弹性的性质。在物理学中指材料可测量的弹回能力；在经济学中指需求或供给对价格变动的反应程度。
词根 elastic 还连着 4 个词常用搭配
- 1.price elasticity价格弹性
- 2.skin elasticity皮肤弹性
- 3.elasticity of demand需求弹性
- 4.lose elasticity失去弹性
例句
- 1.
Skin loses some of its elasticity as we age.
随着年龄增长，皮肤会失去部分弹性。
- 2.
The price elasticity of demand for luxury cars is high.
豪华汽车需求的价格弹性很高。
- 3.
Rubber is valued for its elasticity.
橡胶因其弹性而受到重视。