stretchable

stretchable — 形容詞

  • stretchablepositive
  • more stretchablecomparative
  • most stretchablesuperlative

1. Describes a fabric, material, or item that can be pulled to make it longer or wi

1.形容詞B1
釋義

可拉伸

能拉長且恢復原狀的

Describes a fabric, material, or item that can be pulled to make it longer or wider without tearing, and then returns to its original shape.

例句

The yoga pants are made of a stretchable fabric that moves with your body.

這條瑜珈褲由可拉伸的布料製成，能隨身體活動。

stretchable fabric — collocation with material type

Soo-jin bought stretchable cotton masks because they fit her face more comfortably.

Soo-jin 買了可拉伸的棉布口罩，因為戴起來更貼合臉部。

同義詞
  • elastic

    Emphasises the ability to return to original shape; more technical than stretchable

  • stretchy

    More common in informal speech; describes the same quality

  • flexible

    Describes ability to bend without breaking, not specifically about returning to shape

反義詞
  • rigid

    Opposite — cannot bend or stretch at all

  • stiff

    Opposite — hard to stretch or bend

文法句型

stretchable + noun

用法筆記

Often used in product descriptions and clothing labels to indicate comfort and flexibility. The simpler synonym 'stretchy' is more common in everyday conversation.

常見錯誤

❌This rubber band is very stretchable.
✅This rubber band is very stretchy.
💡For small items that naturally stretch, 'stretchy' sounds more natural than 'stretchable'.
❌The plan is stretchable enough to include more people.
✅The plan is flexible enough to include more people.
💡'Stretchable' is used for physical materials, not abstract ideas.