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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 3127 COCA: 4227

flexible

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flex·i·ble /ˈfleksəbəl/ ●●○ AWL adjectiveadj  
1  CHANGE/BECOME DIFFERENTa person, plan etc that is flexible can change or be changed easily to suit any new situation 灵活的，可变通的 OPP inflexible
 We can be flexible about your starting date.
你具体从哪天开始，我们可以灵活一点。
extremely/highly/fairly etc flexible
 Our new computer software is extremely flexible.
我们的新电脑软件兼容性极好。
 The government needs a more flexible approach to education.
政府在处理教育问题上需要更加灵活。
2  BENDsomething that is flexible can bend or be bent easily 易弯曲的，有弹性的，柔韧的 OPP rigid
 shoes with flexible rubber soles
带弹性橡胶底的鞋
—flexibly adverbadv
Examples from the Corpus
flexible• Designers have come up with a technique for making skis more flexible.• I would rather be more flexible.• One of the great joys of forum theatre is that it is extremely flexible.• He said the key to his business success was not forgetting to stay flexible.• My work schedule is fairly flexible.• If you're looking for a job you need to be flexible about where you're prepared to work.• The rules are deliberately left flexible as each case is different.• In contrast, pragmatic parties hold more flexible goals and are oriented to moderate or incremental policy change.• The better tennis racquets are made out of tough but extremely flexible graphite.• The basic structure can be modified by introducing flexible groups in the chain and some examples are given in table 12.1.• First, be flexible in just about all things.• We need a flexible management system, able to meet the changing needs of our customers.• Such projects require a creative environment and flexible plans with ample room for unforeseen delays.• It's made out of a tough but extremely flexible plastic.• The Reserves will play an even more important role and we will introduce legislation to allow their more flexible use.• Unions would like more flexible working hours to replace the nine-to-five, forty hour week.
flexible approach• It was only after a long battle that the government began to consider adopting a more flexible approach.• The centre used to recommend a strict vegetarian diet but now uses a more flexible approach.• A flexible approach and the ability to master new techniques quickly is essential and research experience would be an advantage.• But his alternative, more flexible approach had proved fallible also.• There are already early signs that this media flexible approach to our markets is creating opportunities to grow new revenue streams:?• Allied to this is the tendency to work closely with those schools which share this unstructured and flexible approach to referrals.• In particular it requires a more flexible approach to taxation, and the operation of the social services.• The results were then analyzed to see where this approach was causing problems and whether a more flexible approach was needed.
From Longman Business Dictionary
flexibleflex·i·ble /ˈfleksəbəl/ adjectiveadj
1a person, plan etc that is flexible can change or be changed easily to suit any new situation
flexible investment opportunities
More firms are offering flexible benefits (=extra money or other advantages that you can choose to receive as part of your job) in an attempt to retain and attract key staff.
We take a flexible approach to each client’s requirements, and plan our strategy around their individual needs.
2HUMAN RESOURCES if arrangements for work are flexible, employers can ask workers to do different jobs, work part-time rather than full-time, give them contracts for short periods of time etc. Flexible working also includes flexitime, JOB-SHARING, and TELEWORKING (=working at home)
More employees are seeking flexible hours (=want to be able to choose the times they work) or work-at-home deals.
We were able to increase efficiency by adopting flexible manning arrangements.
Some German companies have been moving production abroad to take advantage of more flexible working practices.
—flexibility noun [uncountableU]
This new technology should lead to greater flexibility in the workplace.
Origin flexible
(1400-1500) Latin flexibilis, from flexus, past participle of flectere “to bend”
flex·i·ble adjectiveadj
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TOEFL IELTS BNC: 3127 COCA: 4227
flexible

adjective

VERBS | ADVERB | PHRASES VERBS➤be, seem靈活；好像靈活▸➤become變得靈活▸➤remain, stay保持靈活▸➤make sth使⋯靈活◇We need to make the working day more flexible.我們需要更靈活地安排工作日。➤keep sth使⋯保持靈活ADVERB➤extremely, fairly, very, etc.極其／相當／非常靈活▸➤completely, highly完全／高度靈活▸➤infinitely無限靈活◇Human beings are infinitely flexible and able to adjust when survival depends on it.人類的適應能力是無窮盡的，為了生存可以適應任何環境。➤enough, sufficiently足夠靈活PHRASES➤about在⋯方面靈活◇My mother is fairly flexible about what time I need to be home.媽媽對我應該什麼時候回來非常通融。
TOEFL IELTS BNC: 3127 COCA: 4227
flexible adj.
⇨ flexible 1 (flexible working hours) ⇨ flexible 2 (flexible materials)flexible1

adjective

 flexible working hours 弹性工作时间flexible materials 柔韧的材料flexible ♦︎ versatile ♦︎ adjustable ♦︎ convertible ♦︎ adaptable ♦︎ multi-purpose ♦︎ all-purposeThese words all describe people or things that can change to suit new conditions or situations. 这些词均表示能适应新情况的、灵活的、可变动的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆convertible / adaptable to sth◆a flexible / a versatile / an adaptable system◆a flexible / versatile workforce / approach◆a versatile / multi-purpose machine◆highly / very / wonderfully / fairly / quite flexible / versatile / adaptable◆easily / readily adjustable / convertible / adaptable■ flexible ˈfleksəbl (approving) that can change or be changed to suit new conditions or situations 能适应新情况的；灵活的；可变动的◆What is needed is a more flexible design.需要的是更灵活的设计。◆We can offer you flexible working hours.我们可以为你安排弹性工作时间。◆Can you be flexible about when you take your leave?你休假的时间可以变通一下吗？OPP inflexible ⇨ deep-seated ▸ flexibility

noun

 [uncountable] ◆Computers offer a much greater degree of flexibility in the way work is organized.利用计算机，工作安排可以灵活得多。▸ flexibly

adverb

◆Managers must respond flexibly to new developments in business practice.管理者必须灵活应对商业活动中的新发展。■ versatile ˈvɜːsətaɪl; NAmE ˈvɜːrsətl (approving) (of a person) able to do many different things; (of a thing) having many different uses （人）多才多艺的，多面手的；（物品）多用途的，多功能的◆He's a versatile actor who has played a wide variety of parts.他是个多才多艺的演员，扮演过各种各样的角色。◆Eggs are easy to cook and are an extremely versatile food.鸡蛋容易烹煮，怎么做着吃都行。■ adjustable that can be moved to different positions or changed in shape or size 可调整的；可调节的◆The golf buggy comes equipped with fully adjustable seat belts.高尔夫球场小车现在配有完全可调节的座椅安全带。◆The height of the bicycle seat is adjustable.这辆自行车车座的高度可以调节。   see also adjust ⇨ adjust ■ convertible that can be changed to a different form or use 可改变的；可转换的；可兑换的◆a convertible sofa (= one that can be used as a bed) 沙发床◆The bonds are convertible into ordinary shares.这些债券可兑换成普通股。ⓘ Convertible is most often used in the context of sofas or finance. * convertible最常指沙发具有可变换的功能，或用于金融语境◆convertible bonds / currencies / debt / shares / stocks / securities可兑换的债券／货币／债款／股份／股票／证券   see also convert ⇨ turn verb 2 ■ adaptable (approving) that can change or be changed in order to deal successfully with new situations 有适应能力的；能适应的◆Older workers can be as adaptable and quick to learn as anyone else.较年长的工人的适应能力和学习速度也可以不比别人差。◆Successful businesses are highly adaptable to economic change.成功的企业对于经济变化的适应能力很强。  see also adapt ⇨ change verb 1 NOTE 辨析 Flexible or adaptable? Flexible is used especially to talk about working situations in which people and systems need to be able to change frequently to suit conditions such as customers' requirements or financial restrictions. Adaptable is used more to talk about how easily people or animals manage when conditions change in the longer term, for example, if the climate becomes much colder or warmer, if particular types of food are no longer available, or if the economy fails. * flexible尤与工作有关，指人和制度不断适应客户需求或金融管制等情况。adaptable较多指环境发生长期变化时，如气候变冷或变暖、无法再获取特定种类的食物或经济崩溃时，人或动物能否轻易地设法适应。■ ˌmulti-ˈpurpose [only before noun] that can be used for several different purposes 多用途的；多功能的◆Just one multi-purpose cleaner should be enough for the whole house.打扫整栋房子，只需一台多功能吸尘器就够了。◆The concert hall is actually a multi-purpose building that doubles as a theatre, exhibition hall and community centre.音乐厅实际上是多用途的场所，可兼作剧院、展厅和社区中心。■ ˌall-ˈpurpose [only before noun] that can be used for several different purposes 多用途的；多功能的◆Cheddar is an all-purpose cheese for cooking and eating.切达干酪的煮法和吃法多种多样。◆Each child had one pair of all-purpose shoes.每个孩子都有一双多用途鞋。NOTE 辨析 Multi-purpose or all-purpose? Multi-purpose is a more positive word than all-purpose and emphasizes how useful and versatile a thing is. An all-purpose thing is more likely to be sth quite ordinary that you just use for everything because you cannot afford or cannot be bothered to make or get sth different for each purpose. All-purpose is used more in American English. 与all-purpose相比，multi-purpose更具褒义，强调物品用途广泛、功能多样。all-purpose更有可能修饰颇为普通的物品，之所以用于不同用途，只是因为买不起或是不愿费神去做或买单一用途的东西。all-purpose较多用于美式英语。flexible2

adjective

 flexible working hours 弹性工作时间flexible materials 柔韧的材料flexible ♦︎ springy ♦︎ elastic ♦︎ suppleThese words all describe sth that can bend easily. 这些词均表示易弯曲的、有弹性的、柔韧的。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆flexible / elastic materials◆very flexible / springy / elastic / supple■ flexible ˈfleksəbl (especially of materials) that can bend easily without breaking （尤指材料）柔韧的，可弯曲的，有弹性的◆You'll need 2 metres of flexible plastic tubing.你将需要2米挠性塑料管。 OPP rigid ⇨ solid ■ springy ˈsprɪŋi returning quickly to its original shape after being pushed, pulled or stretched 有弹性的；有弹力的◆We walked across the springy grass.我们走过松软的草地。ⓘ Springy is used mainly to talk about things such as hair, grass, moss and heather. * springy主要用来描述hair、grass、moss、heather等。■ elastic (especially of materials) able to stretch and return to its original size and shape （尤指材料）有弹性的，有弹力的◆An elastic material is usually placed around the upper arm.弹性材料通常用在上臂处。■ supple soft and able to bend easily without cracking 易弯曲的；柔韧的◆Moisturizing cream helps to keep your skin soft and supple.保湿霜有助于保持皮肤柔软有弹性。ⓘ Supple is used most often with words relating to the body: skin, fingers, spine and movement. * supple最常修饰与身体相关的词，如skin、finger、spine和movement。
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