牛津高阶英汉双解词典 -专八词5.docVIP

elastic ? / ??l?st?k; ?ˋl?st?k/ adj returning to its normal or previous size or shape after being pulled or pressed 有弹性的; 弹力的: a bra with elastic straps 有松紧带的乳罩 * Rubber is elastic. 橡皮有弹性. (fig 比喻) not fixed or unalterable; adaptable; flexible 非固定的或不可改变的; 适应性强的; 灵活的: Our plans are fairly elastic. 我们的计划相当灵活. elastic n [U] 1 elastic cord or material, usu made with rubber thread 松紧带: The elastic in my pants has gone, ie has broken or perished. 我裤子的松紧带坏了（断了或老化了）. * [attrib 作定语] an elastic bandage 弹性?带. 2 (US) = rubber band (rubber).elasticate / ??l?st?ke?t; ?ˋl?st??ket/ v [Tn usu passive 通常用於被动语态] insert elastic into (a fabric or garment) 将松紧带插入（织物或衣服）: a dress with an elasticated top 上部有松紧带的连衣裙 * an elasticated belt 有松紧带的腰带.elasticity / ?el??st?s?t?; US ??l?-; ??l?sˋt?s?t?/ n [U] quality of being elastic 弹性; 弹力; 灵活性; 适应性.# e,lastic `band (US) = rubber band (rubber). elated ? / ??le?t?d; ?ˋlet?d/ adj ~ (at/by sth) in high spirits; very happy or proud 情绪高昂的; 兴高采烈的; 非常愉快或自豪的: an elated smile 沾沾自喜的微笑 * She was elated at/by the news. 她听到这个消息喜出望外. elatedly / ??le?t?dl?; ?ˋlet?dl?/ adv.elation / ??le??n; ?ˋle??n/ n [U] high spirits; joy 兴高采烈; 欢欣鼓舞: She was filled with elation when her daughter was born. 她女儿出生时她十分欢喜. elbow ? / ?elb?u; ˋ?l?bo/ n (outer part of the) joint where the arm bends 肘; 肘部: He sat with his elbows on the table. 他双肘支在桌上坐着. =illus at human 见human之插图. part of the sleeve of a coat, jacket, etc which covers this （衣服的）肘部: a jacket patched at the elbows 肘部打补丁的夹克. sharp bend in a pipe, chimney, etc that is shaped like an elbow （形状似肘的）管子, 烟囱等的弯处; 弯管; 弯头. (idm 习语) at ones `elbow very near; within reach 非常近; 可够得着. give sb/get the `elbow (infml 口) (cause sb to) be dismissed or rejected （使某人）被排斥或被拒绝: She gave me the elbow when she started going out with Roger. 她开始与罗杰外出约会, 就把我撇开了. more power to sbs elbow = power. not know ones arse from ones elbow = know. out at (the) `elbows (a) (of a garment) old and full of holes （指衣服）捉襟见肘的. (b) (of a person) in old s