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源自中古法语 malléable,基于拉丁语 malleare(锤击),与 malleus(锤子)相关。14世纪进入英语。
❶ 指物质容易被锤击或压制成不同形状而不破裂的特性,常用于描述金属如金或铝的物理性质。
“Gold is highly malleable and can be hammered into thin sheets.”
(黄金延展性极佳,可以被锤打成薄片。)
“Aluminum is a malleable metal used in making foil.”
(铝是一种可锻金属,常用于制作铝箔。)
❶ 形容人或性格容易受外界影响或改变,常含褒义,指适应性强或可塑性强。
“Children's minds are malleable and absorb information quickly.”
(儿童的思维可塑性强,能快速吸收信息。)
“Her malleable personality made her excel in customer service.”
(她善于变通的性格让她在客服工作中表现出色。)
malleable material — 指易于塑形或加工的材料,常用于工程或艺术领域。
“Wax is a malleable material often used in sculpting.”
(蜡是一种常用于雕塑的可塑性材料。)
malleable mind — 形容思维开放、容易接受新事物或改变观点的人。
“Teachers appreciate students with malleable minds who ask questions.”
(老师欣赏那些思维活跃、积极提问的学生。)