Word · Frequency #71
give
/giv/
noun
弹性；回弹性；缓冲性
核心释义
the ability of a material to bend or yield under pressure without breaking; resilience
- 1.
物体受力时发生的弯曲程度；受压时屈服的趋势；弹性。
The amount of bending that something undergoes when a force is applied to it; a tendency to yield under pressure; resilience.
物体受力时发生的弯曲程度；受压时屈服的趋势；弹性。；弹性；适应性
用法In use
The rope has a lot of give, making it perfect for climbing.
用法提示：give 作名词，表示弹性
There is not much give in this metal; it's very rigid.
用法提示：give 作名词，表示弹性或适应性
The structure's give allows it to withstand earthquakes.
用法提示：give 作名词，表示弹性
have some give
常用于描述物体材料的弹性。
The rope has some give, so it won't snap immediately.
这根绳子有些弹性，所以不会立刻断裂。
there is (not much) give in sth
强调某物缺乏弹性时使用。
There is not much give in the wood, so it might crack.
相关词与表达Connections
搭配Collocations
- some give
- 有一些弹性；有一定回弹余地
- There's some give in this mattress, so it feels soft.这张床垫有一些弹性，所以睡起来很软。
- a little give
- 有一点弹性
- The rope has a little give, which softens a fall.这根绳子有一点弹性，可以缓冲下坠的力道。
- no give
- 毫无弹性；一点弹性也没有
- These old shoes have no give left in them.这双旧鞋已经一点弹性都没有了。
- plenty of give
- 弹性十足
- This fabric has plenty of give, so it stretches easily.这种面料弹性十足，所以很容易拉伸。
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