pliable
/ˈplaɪəbl/
CEFR level C2Topic ScienceWord #7291 in the learning path
柔韧的；易弯曲的
Definitions
adj. Easy to bend or shape without breaking.
柔韧的；易弯曲的
adj. Easily influenced or controlled by other people.
易受影响的；易摆布的
Example
Warm the clay until it becomes soft and pliable.
把黏土加热，直到它变得柔软易塑形。
Pliable materials allow designers to create lightweight products that can be folded for easier storage and transport.
柔韧材料让设计师能够制造可折叠的轻质产品，方便储存和运输。
Collocations
- soft and pliable
- pliable materials
- keep something pliable
Word family
- pliability (n.)
- pliably (adv.)
Synonyms
- flexible
- supple
Antonyms
- rigid
- inflexible
Usage tip
形容材料指柔韧；形容人常指易被摆布。
FAQ
- What does pliable mean?
- Easy to bend or shape without breaking. Easily influenced or controlled by other people.
- How is pliable pronounced?
- UK /ˈplaɪəbl/, US /ˈplaɪəbl/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
