elastic

伸縮性のある、弾力のある

伸びたり曲がったりしても、元の形に戻れる様子。

やさしい英語で： Able to stretch or bend and then return to its earlier shape.

• These trousers have an elastic waistband.
• The elastic fabric stretched as she moved.
• Is this band elastic enough to hold the papers?

類義語： stretchy, springy

反対語： rigid

よく使う表現： elastic band, elastic fabric, elastic waistband, elastic material

立ち直りの早い、回復力のある

困難やストレス、失望からすぐに立ち直れる様子。

やさしい英語で： Able to recover quickly after trouble, stress, or disappointment.

• Her elastic spirits soon recovered.
• His elastic mind adapted to every setback.
• An elastic constitution helped her survive the difficult journey.

類義語： resilient, buoyant

よく使う表現： elastic spirits, elastic constitution, elastic mind

ゴム、ゴムひも

服を体に合うように締めるため、縫い込む伸縮性のある素材。

やさしい英語で： A stretchy material sewn into clothes to make them fit closely.

• The elastic in my shorts is loose.
• She sewed elastic into the sleeves.
• We need to replace the worn elastic.

よく使う表現： piece of elastic, sew in elastic, waistband elastic