弹性tánxìng 1.物体受外力作用变形后,除去作用力时能恢复原来形状的性质。{elasticity; (of an object) the property of returning to its initial form or state after being deformed by an external force} 2.〈比喻fig.〉事物的可多可少、可大可小等伸缩性{flexible; resilient}: ～立场{resilient stand}|～外交{flexible diplomacy}|～工作制。{staggered work schedule}