What does malleable mean?

Able to be hammered or pressed into a different shape. Easily influenced or changed by other people or circumstances.

How is malleable pronounced?

UK /ˈmæliəbəl/, US /ˈmæliəbəl/.

/ˈmæliəbəl/

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可锻的；易成形的

adj. Able to be hammered or pressed into a different shape.

可锻的；易成形的

adj. Easily influenced or changed by other people or circumstances.

易受影响的；可塑的

The warm metal was malleable enough to bend easily.

这块温热的金属可塑性足够好，很容易弯曲。

Young people's attitudes are often malleable, making schools important environments for developing respect and social responsibility.

年轻人的态度往往具有可塑性，因此学校是培养尊重意识与社会责任感的重要环境。

金属义强调锻压成形；ductile强调可拉成丝。

What does malleable mean?: Able to be hammered or pressed into a different shape. Easily influenced or changed by other people or circumstances.
How is malleable pronounced?: UK /ˈmæliəbəl/, US /ˈmæliəbəl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.