Word · Frequency #33899
pliant
柔韧的;易弯曲的
核心释义
able to bend or flex easily without breaking
- 1.
柔韧的;易弯曲的
Capable of plying or bending; readily yielding to force or pressure without breaking.
- 2.
易受影响的;顺从的
Easily influenced; tractable.
易受影响的;顺从的;适应力强的;灵活变通的;易弯的;柔韧的;柔顺的
用法In use
The pliant branches bent in the wind but did not break.
用法提示:pliant 作定语形容词,表示物体柔软易弯、不易折断。
This metal is pliant enough to be shaped into a ring.
用法提示:pliant 作表语形容词,搭配 enough 表示柔韧程度。
After soaking, the bamboo became pliant and easy to weave.
用法提示:pliant 作表语,描述材料经处理后变软变韧的状态。
be pliant
The material is pliant and easy to mold.
这种材料易弯,容易塑形。
pliant to sth
表示易受影响或顺从。
She was pliant to her supervisor's suggestions.
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