flexible
gb/flˈɛksəbəl/ us/flˈɛksəbəl/
A2
Anh
~ 3800
Các nghĩa
0 nghĩa
adjective
A2
property
1
Able to bend easily
Easy to bend or move without breaking.
Mẫu sử dụng:
[something] is flexible
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes confuse 'flexible' with 'soft', but something can be flexible and still hard in texture, like metal wire.
Từ đồng nghĩa
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.)
Từ trái nghĩa
rigid (Describes something stiff and hard to bend.)
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inflexible (Formal; means unable to bend physically.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
flexible material
|flexible hose
|flexible cable
|flexible tube
Chủ đề
materials
|physical properties
|core_vocabulary
|science
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- 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.
Mẫu sử dụng:
[someone] is flexible about/with [something]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes overuse 'flexible' for people when 'open-minded' or 'adaptable' might be more precise.
Từ đồng nghĩa
adaptable (Focuses on the ability to adjust to new conditions.)
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versatile (Emphasizes having many skills or uses, not just adaptability.)
Từ trái nghĩa
stubborn (Refuses to change ideas or plans despite new situations.)
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rigid (Unwilling to change behavior or plans.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
flexible schedule
|flexible approach
|flexible policy
|flexible thinking
Chủ đề
work
|daily life
|personality
|core_vocabulary
|daily_life
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ cho người học
- 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.
Mẫu sử dụng:
[something] is flexible [in some aspect]
Từ đồng nghĩa
adjustable (Designed so it can be changed or fitted as needed.)
Từ trái nghĩa
fixed (Cannot be changed or adjusted.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
flexible rules
|flexible deadline
|flexible budget
Chủ đề
business
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
|work
|technology
Ví dụ
- Our booking policy is flexible if your plans change.
- The contract terms are flexible depending on your needs.
- They offer a flexible payment plan.
Ví dụ cho người học
- The date is flexible.
- My work hours are flexible.
- This rule is flexible.
Ngữ pháp
Dạng từ điển
flexible
IPA
GB/flˈɛksəbəl/
US/flˈɛksəbəl/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
flex - ible (2 âm tiết)
Stress on 1st syllable (flex)
Các dạng từ
Adjective
- Base: flexible
Họ từ
Core family
flexibility
noun B1
flexibly
adverb B2
Related words
flex
verb B2
Negative and opposite forms
inflexible
adjective
inflexibility
noun
Cách diễn đạt
be flexible with something
1/bˈi flˈɛksəbəl wˈɪθ sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Allow changes easily
To be willing to change something if needed.
Ví dụ
- 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.
Ví dụ
- Our company offers flexible working hours for parents.
- Flexible working hours help employees avoid rush hour traffic.