Elastic Meaning(定義、用法、例句與發音)

elastic

adjective

快速理解

What does "Elastic" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Elastic"?

形容物體能伸縮,或規則、計畫等可調整。

  1. 1

    物理特性

    EN: able to return to its original shape after being stretched or pressed

    翻譯: 指物體(如橡皮筋、布料)被拉伸或擠壓後能恢復原狀的。

  2. 2

    可調整性

    EN: able to change or adapt easily

    翻譯: 指計畫、時間表或規則等具有靈活性,可以根據情況輕鬆調整的。

  3. 3

    經濟概念

    EN: describing demand or supply that changes significantly when the price changes

    翻譯: 經濟學中,指需求或供給對價格變動反應敏感的,即「有彈性的」。

小提醒:注意:形容「有彈性的計畫」時,常用 'flexible' 作為同義詞,但 'elastic' 更強調可伸縮、可恢復的特性。在經濟學中,'elastic demand' 是固定術語,譯為「有彈性的需求」。

發音(How to Pronounce "Elastic" in English

How to pronounce "Elastic" in English?"Elastic" US vs UK pronunciation

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So this sheet has elastic and I'm going to take off this fitted fitted sheet.

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Definitions(定義)

What are the definitions of "Elastic"?How does "Elastic" change by context?

1. able to return to its original shape after being stretched or pressed

有彈性的,能伸縮的

The elastic waistband on these pants makes them very comfortable.

這條褲子的彈性腰帶讓它穿起來非常舒適。

Rubber is a naturally elastic material.

橡膠是一種天然的彈性材料。

2. able to change or adapt easily; flexible

靈活的,有適應性的

We need an elastic approach to solve this complex problem.

我們需要一個靈活的方法來解決這個複雜的問題。

Her schedule is quite elastic, so she can meet at different times.

她的行程相當有彈性,所以可以在不同時間會面。

3. describing a system or rule that can be changed according to circumstances

(系統或規則)可變通的,有伸縮性的

The company has an elastic policy regarding remote work.

這家公司對於遠距工作有一項可變通的政策。

The budget has some elastic provisions for unexpected expenses.

這份預算為意外開支設有一些可伸縮的條款。

4. describing demand or supply that changes significantly when the price changes

(需求或供給)有彈性的

The demand for luxury goods is often elastic.

奢侈品的需求通常是有彈性的。

An elastic supply means producers can quickly increase output.

有彈性的供給意味著生產者可以迅速增加產量。

Grammar & Patterns(句型)

What are common sentence patterns for "Elastic"?How to make natural sentences with "Elastic"?
PatternMeaningExample
be elastic有彈性的The waistband of these pants is elastic. (這條褲子的腰帶是有彈性的。)
elastic + noun有彈性的…She bought an elastic band to tie her hair. (她買了一條有彈性的髮帶來綁頭髮。)
more/less elastic更有彈性/彈性較差The new material is more elastic than the old one. (新材質比舊的更有彈性。)
remain elastic保持彈性It's important for the dough to remain elastic. (讓麵糰保持彈性是很重要的。)
highly elastic極具彈性的The rubber used in the product is highly elastic. (產品中使用的橡膠極具彈性。)

用法說明

How is "Elastic" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Elastic"?

elastic 與 elastic 的比較用法

  • elastic 作為形容詞描述物理特性時,意指「有彈性的」,通常直接修飾名詞。
  • elastic 用於比喻人或計畫「有彈性、能適應變化」時,常與介系詞 inabout 連用,表示在特定方面靈活。
  • 在正式或商業語境中,elastic 可描述需求或供應「有價格彈性」,此時常接 in response to 等片語。

對比例句: EN: This waistband is made of elastic material. 翻譯: 這條腰帶是用彈性材質製成的。

EN:We need to be more elastic in our approach to remote work.

翻譯:我們對遠距工作的做法需要更有彈性。

總結建議

在描述物理特性時,將 elastic 置於名詞前;描述抽象彈性時,則常與介系詞片語搭配使用。

易混淆對比

What is the difference between "Elastic" and similar words?How to choose "Elastic" vs alternatives?

elastic vs flexible

elastic 強調物體受力後能恢復原狀的物理特性;flexible 則更廣泛地形容能輕易彎曲、適應或改變的事物或人。

elastic vs resilient

elastic 專注於形變後恢復原狀的物理特性;resilient 則強調從衝擊、壓力或困難中恢復過來的能力,常用於形容人或系統。

elastic vs plastic

在物理學和材料科學中,elastic deformation(彈性形變)是暫時的、可恢復的;plastic deformation(塑性形變)是永久的、不可恢復的。

elastic vs adaptable

elastic 通常描述物理性質或可量化的伸縮變化;adaptable 則專門形容人、計畫或系統能夠調整自身以適應新環境或條件。

口語用法

How is "Elastic" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Elastic"?

引述

在引述他人說法或重複某個概念時,用來表示「所謂的」、「那種…的」的含義,帶有輕微的距離感或非正式定義。 EN: He gave me some elastic deadline, saying "whenever you can." 翻譯: 他給了我一個所謂的彈性期限,說「你什麼時候完成都可以」。

EN:We have this elastic policy about working from home—it's not really written down.

翻譯:我們有那種關於在家工作的彈性政策——其實沒有明文規定。

語氣強調

用於強調某事物極具適應性或寬鬆到極點,常帶有誇張或略帶諷刺的語氣。 EN: Her schedule is elastic—she can meet anytime, anywhere! 翻譯: 她的行程超有彈性的——隨時隨地都能碰面!

EN:The rules here are so elastic, they basically don't exist.

翻譯:這裡的規定太有彈性了,基本上等於不存在。

停頓填充

在思考措辭或尋找合適字眼時,作為一個暫時的填充詞,用來描述一個尚未精確定義的、可變通的概念。 EN: We need a more... elastic approach to solve this. 翻譯: 我們需要一個更…有彈性的方法來解決這個問題。

EN:It's not fixed, it's kind of... elastic, you know?

翻譯:這不是固定的,算是…有彈性的,你懂吧?

正式寫作注意:在學術、法律或正式商業文件中,應避免使用以上口語用法。正式文書中,「elastic」應嚴格用於描述物理特性(如彈性材料)或精確定義的、可量化的可變通性(如彈性工時制度),以確保表述精確、無歧義。

常見短語

What common collocations use "Elastic"?What fixed phrases with "Elastic" should I remember?

elastic demand

noun phrase

彈性需求

elastic band

noun phrase

橡皮筋

elastic limit

noun phrase

彈性極限

elastic property

noun phrase

彈性特性

highly elastic

adjective phrase

高度彈性的

elastic rebound

noun phrase

彈性回彈

elastic waistband

noun phrase

鬆緊腰帶

常見錯誤

What are common mistakes with "Elastic"?Which "Elastic" sentences look correct but are wrong?

×The demand for this product is very elastic.

The demand for this product is highly elastic.

在經濟學中,描述需求或供給的彈性程度時,通常使用 "highly elastic" 或 "very elastic" 皆可,但 "highly elastic" 是更正式、更常見的學術用法。此處修正為更精準的搭配。

×This schedule is elastic to change.

This schedule is flexible.

"Elastic" 主要描述物體能伸縮的物理特性,或用於經濟學的彈性概念。描述計畫或時間表容易調整時,應使用 "flexible"。

×She has an elastic personality.

She has a flexible personality. / She is adaptable.

形容人的性格隨和、能適應變化時,使用 "flexible" 或 "adaptable"。"Elastic" 不用來形容人格特質。

×The elastic band lost its elastic.

The elastic band lost its elasticity.

"Elastic" 是形容詞,表示「有彈性的」。要表達「彈性」這個名詞屬性時,應使用其名詞形式 "elasticity"。

×We made an elastic decision.

We made a flexible decision. / We made a provisional decision.

"Elastic" 不用來修飾 "decision"。根據語意,可修正為 "flexible"(可調整的)或 "provisional"(暫時的、可變的)。

×The rules are not elastic.

The rules are not flexible. / The rules are inflexible.

表達規則「沒有彈性、不可變通」時,習慣使用 "flexible" 的否定形式 "not flexible" 或其反義詞 "inflexible"。"Elastic" 在此為不自然的搭配。

詞形變化

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