flexible
gb/flˈɛksəbəl/ us/flˈɛksəbəl/
A2
英語
~ 3800
語義
0件の語義
adjective
A2
property
1
Able to bend easily
Easy to bend or move without breaking.
用法パターン：
[something] is flexible
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse 'flexible' with 'soft', but something can be flexible and still hard in texture, like metal wire.
類義語
bendable (Informal and directly describes something that can be bent.)
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pliable (Slightly more formal; often used for materials like leather or plastic.)
対義語
rigid (Describes something stiff and hard to bend.)
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inflexible (Formal; means unable to bend physically.)
コロケーション
flexible material
|flexible hose
|flexible cable
|flexible tube
テーマ
materials
|physical properties
|core_vocabulary
|science
例文
- This plastic is very flexible and won't snap easily.
- The yoga instructor showed us how to keep our bodies flexible.
- The wire is flexible enough to fit around corners.
学習者向け例文
- The paper is flexible.
- My phone case is flexible.
- This rope is flexible.
adjective
B1
property
2
Able to adapt easily
Able to change plans or ways of doing things easily.
用法パターン：
[someone] is flexible about/with [something]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes overuse 'flexible' for people when 'open-minded' or 'adaptable' might be more precise.
類義語
adaptable (Focuses on the ability to adjust to new conditions.)
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versatile (Emphasizes having many skills or uses, not just adaptability.)
対義語
stubborn (Refuses to change ideas or plans despite new situations.)
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rigid (Unwilling to change behavior or plans.)
コロケーション
flexible schedule
|flexible approach
|flexible policy
|flexible thinking
テーマ
work
|daily life
|personality
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
例文
- We need someone with a flexible approach to problem-solving.
- I'm flexible about the meeting time if you need to change it.
- Her flexible thinking helped the team find a quick solution.
学習者向け例文
- I am flexible about the time.
- He has a flexible plan.
- My teacher is flexible with homework dates.
adjective
B1
property
3
Easily changed or adjusted
Easy to change or adjust.
用法パターン：
[something] is flexible [in some aspect]
類義語
adjustable (Designed so it can be changed or fitted as needed.)
対義語
fixed (Cannot be changed or adjusted.)
コロケーション
flexible rules
|flexible deadline
|flexible budget
テーマ
business
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|work
|technology
例文
- Our booking policy is flexible if your plans change.
- The contract terms are flexible depending on your needs.
- They offer a flexible payment plan.
学習者向け例文
- The date is flexible.
- My work hours are flexible.
- This rule is flexible.
文法
辞書形
flexible
IPA
GB/flˈɛksəbəl/
US/flˈɛksəbəl/
音節・強勢
flex - ible （2音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (flex)
活用形
Adjective
- Base: flexible
関連語
Core family
flexibility
noun B1
flexibly
adverb B2
Related words
flex
verb B2
Negative and opposite forms
inflexible
adjective
inflexibility
noun
表現
be flexible with something
1/bˈi flˈɛksəbəl wˈɪθ sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Allow changes easily
To be willing to change something if needed.
例文
- 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.
例文
- Our company offers flexible working hours for parents.
- Flexible working hours help employees avoid rush hour traffic.