bending and moving easily and gracefully; flexible 柔韧的;灵活的 her supple fingers. 她灵活的手指。 my mind is becoming more supple. 我的头脑变得越来越灵活了。 ■not stiff or hard; easily manipulated 柔软的 this body oil leaves your skin feeling deliciously supple. 这种按摩油使你的皮肤舒适柔软。
verb
[with obj.]make more flexible 使柔软,使灵活
派生 supplely adverb
(亦作 supply)
suppleness noun 语源
Middle English: from Old French souple, from Latin supplex, supplic- 'submissive', from sub- 'under' + placere 'propitiate'