non-retractable

non-retractable — 形容詞

1. used for a part, tool, or object that stays out and cannot be pulled back inside

1.形容詞C1
釋義

不能縮回的

拉出後無法收回的

used for a part, tool, or object that stays out and cannot be pulled back inside when it is in use.

例句

The toy sword had a <hl>non-retractable</hl> blade, so it would not slide in.

這把玩具劍的刀身是不能縮回的，所以不會滑回裡面。

collocation: non-retractable blade

Because the radio had a <hl>non-retractable</hl> antenna, Nora wrapped it in a towel.

因為那台收音機的天線不能縮回，Nora 用毛巾把它包了起來。

同義詞
  • fixed

    broader; can mean simply not meant to move, not specifically unable to slide back

  • rigid

    focuses on stiffness, not on whether something can retract

反義詞
  • retractable

    can slide or fold back inside after being used

  • folding

    can be bent or closed into a smaller shape

文法句型

non-retractable + blade/antenna/leash/landing gear

be + non-retractable

用法筆記

Usually modifies physical parts such as blades, antennas, leashes, or landing gear. It focuses on a design feature: the item stays extended or exposed instead of sliding back inside.