flex
noun
Definitions of flex noun
wire(电线)
- Countable(可数名词)Uncountable(不可数名词)
A length of electrical wire, typically covered in plastic, used to connect electrical devices to a power supply.
花线；软线
The flex of this lamp is too short to reach the nearest outlet.
这盏灯的电线太短，无法连接到最近的插座。
Please check the flex on the oven; it seems a bit worn.
请检查烤箱的电线，看起来有点磨损。
My laptop's flex needs replacing because the internal wires are exposed.
我的笔记本电脑的电线需要更换，因为里面的电线暴露在外。
verb
Definitions of flex verb
bend(弯曲)
- Transitive(及物动词)
To bend a limb or body part; to tighten a muscle.
活动（手臂、腿等）；弯曲（肢体）；使（肌肉）绷紧。
Before lifting weights, flex your wrists and ankles.
在举重之前，先活动你的手腕和脚踝。
In yoga class, we learn how to properly flex our bodies for maximum stretch.
在瑜伽课上，我们学习如何正确地弯曲身体以达到最大的伸展效果。
He stood in front of the mirror, flexing his arm, admiring his biceps.
他站在镜子前，弯曲手臂，欣赏他的二头肌。
Idioms
- flex your muscles
to demonstrate one's power or authority, typically in a showy or aggressive manner, to intimidate or impress others.
（通过军事、政治或经济实力的展示） 向对手展现实力，借此威吓或震慑对方。
• The country often conducts military exercises near the border to flex its muscles to its neighbors.
该国经常在边境附近进行军事演习，向邻国展示其军事实力。