B2 verb ニュートラル

flexible

/ˈflɛksəbl/

Describes something that can bend easily without breaking or someone who is able to change or be changed easily according to the situation. It is commonly used in both physical contexts and abstract contexts like time management or personality.

例文

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1

My yoga teacher is incredibly flexible and can touch her toes to her head.

My yoga teacher is incredibly flexible and can touch her toes to her head.

2

The committee proposed a flexible framework that can be adapted to various legal jurisdictions.

The committee proposed a flexible framework that can be adapted to various legal jurisdictions.

3

Don't worry about the time; I'm flexible, so just call me when you're ready.

Don't worry about the time; I'm flexible, so just call me when you're ready.

語族

名詞
flexibility
Verb
flex
副詞
flexibly
形容詞
flexible
関連
reflex
💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of a 'flex'ing muscle: it is strong but it moves and bends easily rather than staying locked in one position.

クイックテスト

Since our plans aren't set in stone, we can be ____ about which restaurant we choose.

正解!

正解は: flexible

例文

1

My yoga teacher is incredibly flexible and can touch her toes to her head.

everyday

My yoga teacher is incredibly flexible and can touch her toes to her head.

2

The committee proposed a flexible framework that can be adapted to various legal jurisdictions.

formal

The committee proposed a flexible framework that can be adapted to various legal jurisdictions.

3

Don't worry about the time; I'm flexible, so just call me when you're ready.

informal

Don't worry about the time; I'm flexible, so just call me when you're ready.

4

The study suggests that a flexible curriculum leads to higher student engagement in higher education.

academic

The study suggests that a flexible curriculum leads to higher student engagement in higher education.

5

We offer flexible working hours to help our employees maintain a healthy work-life balance.

business

We offer flexible working hours to help our employees maintain a healthy work-life balance.

語族

名詞
flexibility
Verb
flex
副詞
flexibly
形容詞
flexible
関連
reflex

よく使う組み合わせ

flexible schedule flexible schedule
flexible approach flexible approach
flexible working flexible working
flexible material flexible material
flexible response flexible response

よく使うフレーズ

flexible hours

flexible hours

stay flexible

stay flexible

flexible budget

flexible budget

よく混同される語

flexible vs versatile

Versatile means having many different skills or uses, while flexible means being able to change or bend easily.

flexible vs adaptable

Adaptable is more specifically about changing oneself to fit a new environment, while flexible is the general ability to be changed.

📝

使い方のコツ

Use 'flexible' to describe people who are willing to change their plans, or objects that can bend without snapping. In business, it almost always refers to scheduling or policy adaptation.

⚠️

よくある間違い

Learners sometimes use 'flexible' as a verb; remember that 'flex' is the verb and 'flexible' is the adjective.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of a 'flex'ing muscle: it is strong but it moves and bends easily rather than staying locked in one position.

📖

語源

Derived from the Latin 'flexibilis', from 'flectere' meaning 'to bend'.

文法パターン

be flexible about something be flexible in something remain flexible
🌍

文化的な背景

In many modern corporate cultures, 'flexibility' is considered one of the most important 'soft skills' for employees to possess.

クイックテスト

Since our plans aren't set in stone, we can be ____ about which restaurant we choose.

正解!

正解は: flexible

関連フレーズ

関連単語

proceed

C1

The noun form, typically used in the plural 'proceeds,' refers to the total amount of money received from a particular event, sale, or activity. It is a formal term used in academic, legal, and business contexts to describe the result of a financial transaction or fundraising effort.

individual

C1

Relating to a single person or thing as distinct from a group. It describes something that is intended for, or used by, one person rather than a collective entity.

appropriately

B2

To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.

region

B2

A region is an area of land that has common features, such as geography, climate, or culture, which distinguish it from other areas. It can refer to a large part of a country or the world and is often used in administrative or scientific contexts to organize space.

resource

B2

A stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organization in order to function effectively. In academic and informational contexts, it refers to a source of information or expertise used to support research or learning.

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

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