elasticity
noun [ U ] uk/ˌi.læsˈtɪs.ə.ti/ us/ˌi.læsˈtɪs.ə.t̬i/
弹性;弹力
the ability to stretch
As the skin grows older it loses its elasticity. 随着皮肤老化,弹性会慢慢丧失。
灵活性;顺应性
the ability to change
There is some elasticity in our plans - nothing has been firmly decided yet. 我们的计划有一定的灵活性——没有什么是定死的。