supple

英 [ˈsʌpl]

美 [ˈsʌpl]

adj.  (身体)柔软的，灵活的; 柔韧性好的; 易弯曲的; 柔韧的
v.  使柔软; 使柔顺; 使顺从; 驯（马）; 变柔软; 变柔和

现在分词：suppling　最高级：supplest　比较级：suppler　过去分词：suppled　过去式：suppled　第三人称单数：supples　

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牛津词典

adj.

• （身体）柔软的，灵活的；柔韧性好的
  able to bend and move parts of your body easily into different positions
  1. her slim, supple body
     她苗条灵活的身体
  2. These exercises will help to keep you supple.
     这些锻炼项目有助于你保持身体的柔韧性。
• 易弯曲的；柔韧的
  soft and able to bend easily without cracking
  1. Moisturizing cream helps to keep your skin soft and supple.
     保湿霜有助于保持皮肤柔软有弹性。

柯林斯词典

• ADJ-GRADED (物体、材料)易弯曲的，柔软的，柔韧的
  Asuppleobject or material bends or changes shape easily without cracking or breaking.
  1. The leather is supple and sturdy enough to last for years...
     该皮革柔软而结实，足以用上数年。
  2. Traditional cheesemaking skills give our brie its soft, supple, creamy texture.
     用传统干酪制作技术制成的布里干酪柔软，不易裂开，而且口感细滑。
• ADJ-GRADED (人)灵活的，柔韧性好的
  Asuppleperson can move and bend their body very easily.
  1. Paul was incredibly supple and strong...
     保罗身体极其灵活，而且非常结实。
  2. Try these simple exercises to keep your feet supple.
     尝试做这些简单的锻炼来保持双脚的柔韧性。
• ADJ-GRADED (味道)醇滑的;(声音)悦耳的
  If you describe something such as a flavour or a sound assupple, you like it because it is smooth and rich.
  1. The wine has a medium-bodied, supple flavour.
     该葡萄酒味道不浓不淡，口感醇滑。
  2. ...the haunting didgeridoo, the teasing keyboards and the supple bassline.
     萦绕心头的迪吉里杜管奏出的曲调，戏谑挑逗的电子键盘声和低沉悦耳的贝司音乐

英英释义

verb

• make pliant and flexible
  1. These boots are not yet suppled by frequent use

adj

• (used of persons' bodies) capable of moving or bending freely
  Synonym:limber
• (used of e.g. personality traits) readily adaptable
  1. a supple mind
  2. a limber imagination
  Synonym:limber
• moving and bending with ease
  Synonym:lissomelissomlithelithesomeslendersveltesylphlike

双语例句

• Supple: Tasting term indicating a soft, easy-drinking wine, with no sharp or bitter flavours.
  柔顺的：品尝术语，指柔软的、易饮的葡萄酒，没有尖锐的或苦的味道。
• Nothing can be compared with her dreamy eyes, rosy cheeks, sexy lips and supple knees.
  她那梦一般的眼睛，玫瑰色的脸颊，性感的嘴唇和婀娜的身躯，世间无人能比。
• They are the only ones whose brains are supple enough for the mental gymnastics required.
  他们是仅有的那些头脑足够灵活来应对这些需要动脑筋的事的人。
• This model of product is uses the ultra supple cotton material and the first-level cotton manufacture becomes!
  此款产品是采用超柔布料和一级棉花制作而成！
• This unique combination of natural Dead Sea minerals and Pearl Powder keeps the skin smooth, soft and supple.
  这种独特的组合自然死海矿物质和珍珠粉保持皮肤光滑，柔软，柔顺。
• Smells awesome and leaves your skin feeling supple and moisturized.
  味道真棒，让你的肌肤感觉柔软和保湿。
• You want your lips to be supple.
  你想让嘴唇重新丰满柔软。
• Your real age is revealed by how active and supple your mind and body are.
  你的真实年龄由你心灵和身体的灵活度揭示。
• Paul was incredibly supple and strong
  保罗身体极其灵活，而且非常结实。
• Light and supple, personal comfort, quality and elegance, set off temperament.
  质轻柔顺，贴身舒适，品质高雅，衬托气质。