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flexibility

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Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++flex·i·bil·i·ty /ˌfleksəbɪləti/ ●●○ AWL noun [uncountable]  1 CHANGE/BECOME DIFFERENTthe ability to change or be changed easily to suit a different situation 灵活性 Employees expect flexibility in the workplace. 员工们盼望工作安排有弹性。2 BENDthe ability to bend or be bent easily 弹性,柔韧性 SYN suppleness Stretching exercises will help your flexibility. 伸展运动能增强身体柔韧性。
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flexibilityCities now have flexibility in deciding how to spend federal transportation money.The key question is how flexibility will be applied in sensitive areas such as foreign policy.This system offers reduced keycard expenses for the hotel, increased efficiency and increased flexibility.The system allows a lot more flexibility in the way the fireplace can be placed in the house.Ideally continuity systems will be positive aids that enhance organizations' flexibility without overly constraining individuals.To begin, all the couples involved apparently had the flexibility to accept a dramatic role reversal.The flexibility introduced into the system by the carriers means that each group is able to operate with a degree of autonomy.
flex·i·bil·i·ty nounChineseSyllable
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flexibility
flexibility AC /ˌfleksəbɪləti, ˌfleksɪbɪləti/ noun [uncountable]
 Word Family: noun: flexibilityinflexibility; adverb: flexiblyinflexibly; adjective: flexibleinflexible
1. the ability to change or be changed easily to suit a different situation:
    Employees expect flexibility in the workplace.
2. the ability to bend or be bent easily
   SYN  suppleness:
    Stretching exercises will help your flexibility.