English Dictionary

flex

/flɛks/

noun

(uncountable) Flexibility, pliancy. / (countable) An act of flexing. / (uncountable, chiefly Britain) Any flexible insulated electrical wiring.

Flexibility is important in today's fast-paced world.

意味（1）

(uncountable) Flexibility, pliancy.

意味（2）

(countable) An act of flexing.

The hills become more rounded. The slopes are either the stooped shoulders of an aging colossus or the muscular flexes of a geologic youngster, but they are pleasant, comforting. This landscape is what most would think of […]

意味（3）

(uncountable, chiefly Britain) Any flexible insulated electrical wiring.

意味（4）

(uncountable) Flexible ductwork, typically flexible plastic over a metal wire coil to shape a tube.

Flex is quick and cheaper to install than metallic systems, but it yields higher pressure loss than other types of ducts and requires runs of less than 15 feet, minimal turns and elimination of kinks.

意味（5）

(countable, geometry) A point of inflection.

意味（6）

(countable, slang) The act of flaunting something; something one considers impressive.

Getting together with other power players at Masa is the ultimate flex of conspicuous consumption. […] A party of five or more requires a deposit of $200 per person at least one week prior to the reservation.