elastic
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++LDOCE 5++e·las·tic1 /ɪˈlæstɪk/ ●○○ noun [uncountable] TIMa type of rubber material that can stretch and then return to its usual length or size 〔橡皮〕弹力材料 a piece of elastic 一根橡皮带
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elastic• It is useful to use that very fine elastic on the zig-zag, the two circular rows and the following one.• The local magistrate might not believe in the frayed elastic, either, if the McReady family were pillars of the kirk.• The gloves have elastic at the wrist for a snug fit.• There's no elastic been invented that doesn't go all slack the minute a camera comes out.• The stretching of the elastic explains the elasticity of lung tissue and that energy is required to stretch the tissue.• A conical party hat was now perched on top of the grey stubble, with the elastic stretched under my chin.• I mean, who in their right mind would want to jump from a great height with elastic tied round their ankles?elastic2 adjective 1 TIMmade of elastic 弹力材料制成的 an elastic cord 弹力绳2 HTIMa material that is elastic can stretch and then go back to its usual length or size 有弹性的 the horny elastic pad in a horse’s hoof 马蹄上粗硬而有弹性的肉掌3 CHANGE/BECOME DIFFERENTa system or plan that is elastic can change or be changed easily 〔系统或计划〕灵活的，有伸缩性的 Demand for this type of holiday will probably be fairly elastic. 对这类假期的需求可能有相当的弹性。4 American English if a piece of clothing is elastic, it is made with material that can stretch 〔衣服〕弹性布料制成的 children’s pants with an elastic waist 有松紧腰带的童裤Examples from the Corpus
elastic• This will keep the muscle fibres mobile and elastic.• She got up reluctantly, stretching like a long thin cat, all naked, curvy, and elastic.• Supposing that that ball were perfectly elastic.• Turn out on well-floured board or canvas and knead until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.• Arteries become less elastic and harder.• The steering wheel felt elastic and rubbery in his hands.• He pulled it farther open and saw that a bunch of quill pens in an elastic band had been moved.• This formula differs somewhat from the classical Hertz expression for elastic deformation of a plane by a rigid sphere.• The demand for air travel is less elastic in the Caribbean.• Children's bones are far more elastic than adults'.• an elastic waistbandOrigin elastic2 (1600-1700) Modern Latin elasticus, from Late Greek elastos “able to change shape”e·las·tic1 nounelastic2 adjectiveChineseSyllable
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elastic
e‧las‧tic1 /ɪˈlæstɪk/ 
noun [uncountable]
a type of rubber material that can stretch and then return to its usual length or size:
a piece of elastic
elastic2 adjective
an elastic cord
2. a material that is elastic can stretch and then go back to its usual length or size:
the horny elastic pad in a horse’s hoof
3. a system or plan that is elastic can change or be changed easily:
Demand for this type of holiday will probably be fairly elastic.
4. American English if a piece of clothing is elastic, it is made with material that can stretch:
children’s pants with an elastic waist
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noun [uncountable]a type of rubber material that can stretch and then return to its usual length or size:
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adjective Date: 1600-1700
Language: Modern Latin
Origin: elasticus, from Late Greek elastos __able to change shape__
1. made of elastic:Language: Modern Latin
Origin: elasticus, from Late Greek elastos __able to change shape__
2. a material that is elastic can stretch and then go back to its usual length or size:
3. a system or plan that is elastic can change or be changed easily:
4. American English if a piece of clothing is elastic, it is made with material that can stretch: