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pliant

UK //ˈplaɪənt//US //ˈplaɪənt//

词源

源自中古英语 'pliaunt',来自古法语 'pliant',原意为'弯曲的',与动词 'plier'(弯曲)相关,最终源自拉丁语 'plicare'(折叠)。

adjective

❶ 指物体柔软易弯曲的,形容材料或物品容易被塑形或折叠而不会断裂。

“The branches of the willow tree are pliant and sway in the breeze.”

(柳树的枝条柔软易弯,在微风中轻轻摇曳。)

“This leather becomes pliant when treated with oil.”

(这种皮革经过油处理后变得柔软易弯曲。)

❶ 形容人性格温顺或容易受影响的,愿意接受建议或改变自己的想法。

“He was pliant and easily persuaded by his friends.”

(他性格温顺,很容易被朋友说服。)

“A good leader should be firm yet pliant when necessary.”

(一个好的领导者应该坚定,但在必要时也能灵活变通。)

同义词:flexible, supple, malleable, adaptable, yielding

常见短语

pliant material — 指柔软易弯曲的材料,常用于描述需要塑形或折叠的物体。

“Artists often prefer pliant materials like clay or soft wood for sculpting.”

(艺术家们通常喜欢用黏土或软木等柔软材料进行雕塑。)

pliant personality — 形容一个人性格温顺、容易相处或愿意接受改变。

“Her pliant personality makes her an excellent team player.”

(她温顺的性格使她成为团队中的优秀成员。)