elastic
adjective uk/iˈlæs.tɪk/ us/iˈlæs.tɪk/
有弹性的
An elastic material is able to stretch and be returned to its original shape or size.
A lot of sportswear is made of very elastic material. 许多运动装都是用弹性很大的材料制成的。
灵活的;易顺应（变化）的
able or likely to be changed
The project has only just started so any plans are still very elastic. 项目才刚刚启动，所以各项计划都留有很大余地。
In this country, time is an elastic concept. 在这个国家，人们对时间的概念没有那么严格。
elastic
noun [ U ] uk/iˈlæs.tɪk/ us/iˈlæs.tɪk/
松紧带;橡皮带
a type of rubber that is able to stretch and be returned to its original shape or size
His trousers were held up with a piece of elastic. 他用一条松紧带系住裤腰。
See also: elastic band