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单词 flex
释义 flex
I. \ˈfleks\ verb
(-ed/-ing/-es)
Etymology: Latin flexus, past participle of flectere to bend
transitive verb
1. : to bend especially repeatedly so as to form folds in
 < sat flexing the strap as he talked >
2.
 a. : to move muscles so as to cause flexion of (a joint)
  < stretching and flexing his knees >
  — compare extend
 b. : to move (a muscle or muscles) so as to flex a joint
  < flexed their biceps and went to work >
intransitive verb
: to bend especially so as to form a fold or to clasp
 < the old man's hands flexed on the head of his cane >
 < such a spring must flex repeatedly without weakening or deforming permanently >
II. noun
(-es)
1. : an act or instance of flexing
 < gave his muscles a flex and heaved on the bar >
2. [short for flexible (II) ] chiefly Britain : electric cord
III. verb

- flex one's muscles
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