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单词 inelastic
释义
inelastic
adjective
uk
/ˌɪn.ɪˈlæs.tɪk/us
/ˌɪn.ɪˈlæs.t̬ɪk/
notchangingmuch, or notallowingmuchchange:
无变化的，不容许变化的，没有弹性的
Forskilledoccupationsthesupplyoflabouristypicallyfairlyinelastic, because fewworkersarecapableof doing thework.对于技术工作来说，劳动力供给的变化通常是比较小的，因为能胜任工作的工人非常少。
Thedemandforservicessuch aswater,gas, andelectricityisrelativelyinelastic.对于诸如水、气、电服务的需求是相对稳定的。
Opposites
elastic
flexible
pliable
pliant
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Not able to be changed
  • a leopard can't/doesn't change its spotsidiom
  • be no hard and fast rulesidiom
  • burnyourboats/bridgesidiom
  • congenital
  • continuity
  • deep-seated
  • incorrigible
  • incurably
  • inelasticity
  • inflexible
  • ingrain
  • irreversibly
  • irrevocable
  • irrevocably
  • leopard
  • unalterable
  • unchangeable
  • uncompromising
  • uncompromisingly
  • unredeemable
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(Definition ofinelasticfrom theCambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus© Cambridge University Press)

inelastic| Business English

inelastic
adjective
uk
/ˌɪnɪˈlæstɪk/us
ECONOMICS
relatingto asituationin which theamountof aproductsoldorsuppliedchangesvery little inrelationto the product'sprice:
Cerealpricesareconsidered"inelastic,"meaningthat a 10-percentpriceincreasetendstoboostsuppliesby only one or twopercentagepoints.
Supply ofoilisnotoriouslyinelastic: it can onlyrespondslowlytopricechanges.
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(Definition ofinelasticfrom theCambridge Business English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofinelastic

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This does not produce any distortion in the choice of labor, since male labor supply isinelastic.
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In such a partially ionized plasma, elastic andinelasticprocess takes place simultaneously.
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We have calculated separately the probability of exciting plasmons and electron-hole pairs in aninelasticelectron scattering event assisted by multiphoton processes.
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The projectile only changes its trajectory if an elastic collision takes place, if not the projectile continues straight losing its energy due toinelasticstopping.
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This formalism provides a self-consistent description of theinelasticprocesses connecting par ticle-solid- laser interactions.
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Forinelastic, permanent strain, it is usually expressed as a relation between stress and strain rate.
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This energy domain allows for the investigation ofinelasticcollisions leading to the impact ionization.
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The instability is expected to saturate rapidly by the nonlinear damping frominelasticcollisions, which depend strongly on the electron temperature.
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In the clusters, the inner ionization is produced byinelasticelectron-ion collisions.
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The demand for redistribution is fairlyinelasticacross industrialized democracies.
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We can proceed with a discussion if we know the frequencies i and s associated with theinelasticand superinelastic interactions.
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For example, measuring flexible-price labor supply by the total labor force involves assuminginelasticlabor supply.
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Impacts at touchdown are assumed to be fullyinelastic, and no sliding between foot and ground occurs.
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Theinelasticnature of the demand signifies that visitation rates are not very responsive to cost incurred to avail of these services.
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Consumers and wage laborers may lose where food supply isinelasticand programs reduce labor demand.
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