flexible
gb/flˈɛksəbəl/ us/flˈɛksəbəl/
A2
Engelsk
~ 3800
hajlékony, rugalmas, alkalmazkodó, módosítható
A2
1
Brugsmønster:
[something] is flexible
This plastic is very flexible and won't snap easily.
Ez a műanyag nagyon hajlékony, és nem törik el könnyen.
The yoga instructor showed us how to keep our bodies flexible.
A jógaoktató megmutatta, hogyan tarthatjuk hajlékonynak a testünket.
The wire is flexible enough to fit around corners.
Læringseksempler
The paper is flexible.
A papír hajlékony.
My phone case is flexible.
A telefontokom hajlékony.
This rope is flexible.
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes confuse 'flexible' with 'soft', but something can be flexible and still hard in texture, like metal wire.
Betydning
Able to bend easily
Ordforbindelser
flexible material
|flexible hose
|flexible cable
|flexible tube
Synonymer
bendable (Informal and directly describes something that can be bent.)
|
pliable (Slightly more formal; often used for materials like leather or plastic.)
Antonymer
rigid (Describes something stiff and hard to bend.)
|
inflexible (Formal; means unable to bend physically.)
Temaer
materials
|physical properties
|core_vocabulary
|science
Definition
Easy to bend or move without breaking.
Capable of being bent, stretched, or shaped without breaking.
B1
2
rugalmas
B1
alkalmazkodó
B2
Brugsmønster:
[someone] is flexible about/with [something]
We need someone with a flexible approach to problem-solving.
Olyan emberre van szükségünk, aki rugalmasan közelíti meg a problémamegoldást.
I'm flexible about the meeting time if you need to change it.
Rugalmas vagyok a megbeszélés időpontját illetően, ha változtatnod kell rajta.
Her flexible thinking helped the team find a quick solution.
Læringseksempler
I am flexible about the time.
Rugalmas vagyok az időpontot illetően.
He has a flexible plan.
Rugalmas a terve.
My teacher is flexible with homework dates.
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes overuse 'flexible' for people when 'open-minded' or 'adaptable' might be more precise.
Betydning
Able to adapt easily
Ordforbindelser
flexible schedule
|flexible approach
|flexible policy
|flexible thinking
Synonymer
adaptable (Focuses on the ability to adjust to new conditions.)
|
versatile (Emphasizes having many skills or uses, not just adaptability.)
Antonymer
stubborn (Refuses to change ideas or plans despite new situations.)
|
rigid (Unwilling to change behavior or plans.)
Temaer
work
|daily life
|personality
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Definition
Able to change plans or ways of doing things easily.
Willing and able to change plans, ideas, or behavior in response to new conditions.
B1
3
rugalmas
B1
módosítható
B2
Brugsmønster:
[something] is flexible [in some aspect]
Our booking policy is flexible if your plans change.
A foglalási feltételeink rugalmasak, ha megváltoznak a tervei.
The contract terms are flexible depending on your needs.
A szerződés feltételei az Ön igényei szerint rugalmasan alakíthatók.
They offer a flexible payment plan.
Læringseksempler
The date is flexible.
Az időpont rugalmas.
My work hours are flexible.
Rugalmas a munkaidőm.
This rule is flexible.
Betydning
Easily changed or adjusted
Ordforbindelser
flexible rules
|flexible deadline
|flexible budget
Synonymer
adjustable (Designed so it can be changed or fitted as needed.)
Antonymer
fixed (Cannot be changed or adjusted.)
Temaer
business
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|work
|technology
Definition
Easy to change or adjust.
Designed so that details, limits, or arrangements can be altered without difficulty.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
flexible
IPA
GB/flˈɛksəbəl/
US/flˈɛksəbəl/
Stavelser og tryk
flex - ible (2 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (flex)
Ordformer
Adjective
- Base: flexible
Ordfamilie
Core family
flexibility
noun B1
flexibly
adverb B2
Related words
flex
verb B2
Negative and opposite forms
inflexible
adjective
inflexibility
noun
Udtryk
be flexible with something
1/bˈi flˈɛksəbəl wˈɪθ sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Allow changes easily
To be willing to change something if needed.
Eksempler
- We should be flexible with the project deadlines.
- Teachers are encouraged to be flexible with their teaching methods.
flexible working hours
1/flˈɛksəbəl wˈɚkɪŋ ˈaʊɚz/
fixed phrase
Work hours that can change
A work schedule where you can start and finish at different times, as long as you work the required hours.
Eksempler
- Our company offers flexible working hours for parents.
- Flexible working hours help employees avoid rush hour traffic.