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retractable

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++re·tract·a·ble /rɪˈtræktəbəl/ adjective  FOLDa retractable part of something can be pulled back into the main part 可收起的,可缩回的 a knife with a retractable blade 一把刀片可收起的刀
Examples from the Corpus
retractableThe tailwheel was made to be retractable and a third seat was added along with a gun position.The tail-wheel was not retractable, but could be steerable as an option.For another $ 50 million to $ 85 million of public money, a retractable dome could be added, they said.Short twin smoke-stacks rose from the afterdeck, but, being retractable, offered no target during combat.a retractable razorThe new stadium will have a retractable roof.The main stadium has a retractable roof.It is equipped with a Grando fully retractable safety cover.Screwdriver blades might have a retractable sheath or ultrasonic guards, for example.
re·tract·a·ble adjectiveChineseSyllable
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retractable
retractable /rɪˈtræktəbəl/ adjective
a retractable part of something can be pulled back into the main part:
    a knife with a retractable blade


re·tract·ableBrE /rɪˈtræktəbl/ 🔊NAmE /rɪˈtræktəbl/ 🔊 adjectivethat can be moved or pulled back into the main part of sth 可缩进的;可拉回的a knife with a retractable blade弹簧刀