Flexibility 主要指物體易彎曲的特性，或計畫、想法等可調整的彈性。
物理特性
EN: the ability to bend easily without breaking
翻譯: 物體容易彎曲而不斷裂的特性
適應與調整
EN: the ability to change or be changed easily to suit different conditions
翻譯: 為適應不同情況而輕易改變或調整的能力
思維開放
EN: willingness to change or compromise
翻譯: 願意改變或妥協的開放態度
多功能性
EN: the quality of being able to be used for many different purposes
翻譯: 能夠用於多種不同用途的特性
小提醒：注意 flexibility 常與形容詞 flexible 一起出現，用來描述人或事物。在中文裡，根據上下文可能譯為「彈性」、「靈活性」或「柔韌性」。
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1. the ability to bend or be bent easily without breaking
物體容易彎曲而不斷裂的特性
Yoga improves the flexibility of your muscles and joints.
瑜伽能提升你肌肉和關節的柔軟度。
This material has excellent flexibility, making it ideal for wearable devices.
這種材料具有極佳的柔韌性，非常適合用於可穿戴裝置。
2. willingness to change or adapt; the ability to be easily modified
願意改變或適應；容易被修改的能力
We need a schedule with some flexibility to accommodate unexpected changes.
我們需要一個有一定彈性的時間表，以應對意外的變化。
The new software offers greater flexibility in customizing reports.
新軟體在自訂報告方面提供了更大的靈活性。
3. the quality of being able to adjust to different conditions or to be used in different ways
能適應不同條件或用於不同方式的特性
The success of remote work depends on the flexibility of both employers and employees.
遠距工作的成功取決於雇主和員工雙方的彈性。
His mental flexibility allowed him to solve problems from multiple angles.
他思維的靈活性讓他能從多個角度解決問題。
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| flexibility + of + noun | ...的靈活性 | The flexibility of the schedule allows for personal appointments. (時間表的靈活性允許安排個人事務。) |
| flexibility + in + noun/gerund | 在...方面的靈活性 | She shows great flexibility in her approach to problem-solving. (她在解決問題的方法上展現出極大的靈活性。) |
| flexibility + to + verb | 做...的靈活性 | The contract gives us the flexibility to adjust prices. (這份合約賦予我們調整價格的靈活性。) |
| demonstrate/show + flexibility | 展現/顯示靈活性 | A good leader must demonstrate flexibility when plans change. (當計畫改變時，一位好的領導者必須展現靈活性。) |
| have + flexibility | 擁有靈活性 | Employees here have the flexibility to work from home. (這裡的員工擁有在家工作的靈活性。) |
| require + flexibility | 需要靈活性 | This role requires flexibility and adaptability. (這個職位需要靈活性和適應力。) |
| a degree/level of flexibility | 一定程度的靈活性 | We need to maintain a degree of flexibility in our budget. (我們需要在預算中保持一定程度的靈活性。) |
EN:The new policy gives managers more flexibility to approve budgets.
翻譯:新政策賦予經理更多批准預算的靈活性。
EN:Her schedule has enough flexibility in accommodating last-minute changes.
翻譯:她的行程表有足夠的靈活性來容納臨時的變動。
EN:We need a contract with the flexibility to adapt to future market conditions.
翻譯:我們需要一份能靈活適應未來市場狀況的合約。
在描述「做某事過程中的靈活性」時，傾向使用 flexibility in doing；而強調「為了做某事的行動靈活性」時，則使用 flexibility to do。
flexibility vs adaptability
flexibility 強調事物本身易於彎曲、調整或改變的特性；adaptability 則強調人或系統主動適應新環境、新條件的能力。
flexibility vs elasticity
flexibility 泛指柔韌、可彎曲、可調整的性質；elasticity 是物理學術語，特指物體受力變形後能恢復原狀的特性。
flexibility vs versatility
flexibility 強調單一事物內在的可變通性；versatility 強調一個人或工具能勝任多種不同任務或角色的廣泛能力。
在對話中，人們常會引述他人對「靈活性」的看法或要求，並加入自己的評論。 EN: She was like, "We need more flexibility on deadlines," and honestly, I agreed. 翻譯: 她當時說：「我們在截止日期上需要更多靈活性。」說實話，我同意。
EN:My boss always says, "Flexibility is key in this role," but sometimes it just means more work.
翻譯:我老闆總是說：「在這個職位上，靈活性是關鍵。」但有時那只是意味著更多工作。
為了強調「靈活性」的重要性或缺乏，說話者會使用加強語氣的詞彙或短語。 EN: The complete lack of flexibility in their policy is just frustrating. 翻譯: 他們政策中完全缺乏靈活性，真是令人沮喪。
EN:We need some serious flexibility to make this project work.
翻譯:我們需要非常高的靈活性才能讓這個專案成功。
在組織思緒或尋找合適詞語時，說話者可能會用「靈活性」作為一個概念性的填充詞，帶出後續的解釋或例子。 EN: The issue is... flexibility, you know? Being able to adapt quickly. 翻譯: 問題在於…靈活性，你懂嗎？就是能夠快速適應。
EN:So our advantage, in terms of... flexibility, allows us to respond to client changes faster.
翻譯:所以我們的優勢，就…靈活性而言，讓我們能更快回應客戶的變動。
正式寫作注意：在正式報告或學術寫作中，應避免上述口語用法。請使用更精確、結構完整的句子來闡述「靈活性」的概念，例如直接定義或系統性說明其優點與應用，而非使用引述語或填充停頓。
show flexibility
verb + flexibility
展現靈活性
lack of flexibility
lack of + flexibility
缺乏靈活性
maximum flexibility
adjective + flexibility
最大的靈活性
flexibility in
flexibility + preposition
在...方面的靈活性
mental flexibility
adjective + flexibility
思維靈活性
offer flexibility
verb + flexibility
提供靈活性
require flexibility
verb + flexibility
需要靈活性
×He has a good flexibility.
✓He has good flexibility.
作為不可數名詞，'flexibility' 前面通常不加不定冠詞 'a'。
×We need to increase our flexibilities.
✓We need to increase our flexibility.
'Flexibility' 是不可數名詞，指一種抽象特質或能力，通常沒有複數形。
×The flexibility of the plan is very high.
✓The plan is very flexible. / The plan has great flexibility.
描述某物具有靈活性時，使用形容詞 'flexible' 比使用名詞 'flexibility' 搭配 'is very high' 更為自然和地道。
×I admire his body flexibility.
✓I admire his physical flexibility.
描述身體的柔軟度時，更常用且準確的搭配是 'physical flexibility'，而非直譯的 'body flexibility'。
×She showed a big flexibility in adapting to change.
✓She showed great flexibility in adapting to change.
修飾不可數的抽象名詞如 'flexibility' 時，表示程度高通常使用 'great', 'considerable', 'remarkable' 等，而非 'big' 或 'large'。