Word
retractile
/riˈtræktail/
adjective
可缩回的；能缩进的
核心释义
Capable of being drawn back or in, as the claws of a cat.
- 1.
可缩回的(如猫爪)。
That can be retracted (as a cat's claws)
可缩回的(如猫爪)。；伸缩自如的；缩回的；收缩的；[医] 可退缩的；可缩回的
用法In use
A cat's claws are retractile, allowing it to keep them sharp.
用法提示：retractile 作形容词，描述猫爪可伸缩的特性。
The landing gear of the airplane is retractile to reduce drag.
用法提示：retractile 表示装置的可收缩功能。
The chameleon's tongue is retractile and can shoot out quickly.
用法提示：retractile 强调动物器官的可回缩能力。
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