Flexible - translation, pronunciation and examples
flexible
able to adapt
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When to use flexible
灵活的时间表
灵活工作
灵活计划
灵活方法
灵活工时
flexible usage examples
He's flexible when plans change and usually tries new tasks without worry.
Her flexible approach makes it easy for the team to suggest different ideas.
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Base word: able to bend or be changed easily; also used for schedules or people who can adapt
Emphasizes ability to adjust to new conditions or environments
Usually physical (easily bent); figuratively suggests someone easily influenced
Willing to help or adjust for others; obliging
Refers to body or material that moves easily and smoothly; often physical
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flexible belongs to the topic "Personality Traits". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
flexible synonyms
What's the difference between flexible / adaptable / pliable / accommodating / supple / elastic
Base word: able to bend or be changed easily; also used for schedules or people who can adapt
We have a flexible schedule, so you can choose your hours.
У нас гибкий график, поэтому вы можете выбирать часы работы.
She's highly adaptable and quickly learns new systems.
Она очень приспособляемая и быстро осваивает новые системы.
Usually physical (easily bent); figuratively suggests someone easily influenced
The leather is pliable and easy to work with.
Кожа податливая и с ней легко работать.
The staff were very accommodating when we changed our reservation.
Персонал был очень услужлив, когда мы поменяли бронь.
Refers to body or material that moves easily and smoothly; often physical
Her dance training made her very supple.
Тренировки по танцам сделали её очень гибкой.
Often physical (stretchy) or technical (economics); figuratively means stretchable limits
The elastic band stretches without breaking.
Резинка эластичная и тянется, не рвясь.
Describes a tolerant or permissive attitude, especially regarding rules or punishment
The teacher was lenient with late homework.
Учитель был снисходителен к опоздавшим заданиям.
Highlights ability to perform many different tasks or have many uses
A versatile actor can play many types of roles.
Разносторонний актёр может играть множество разных ролей.
Technical for metals (can be shaped); figuratively, easily influenced or changed
Gold is a malleable metal that can be hammered into thin sheets.
Золото — ковкий металл, из него можно делать тонкие листы.
Emphasizes ability to recover quickly from difficulties or to bounce back physically
Children can be very resilient after stressful events.
Дети могут быть очень устойчивыми после стрессовых событий.
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How to pronounce flexible and what this word means
flexible translation: гибкий. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce flexible
/ˈflɛksɪb(ə)l/
flexible translation
гибкий
flexible examples
He's flexible when plans change and usually tries new tasks without worry.
flexible transcription
/ˈflɛksɪb(ə)l/, /ˈflɛksəbəl/
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Questions about this word
flexible meaning: what does it mean?
able to adapt
flexible pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
flexible is pronounced as /ˈflɛksɪb(ə)l/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
flexible definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
He's flexible when plans change and usually tries new tasks without worry. Translation: Он гибкий, когда планы меняются, и обычно берётся за новые задачи без тревоги.
Is flexible part of Personality Traits vocabulary?
Yes, flexible (гибкий) can be learned in the Personality Traits topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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