Rigid



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解释

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• adj.硬性的
• ［类］ circular : asymmetrical / protean : rigid ( 圆形的不是不对称的 / 变化的不是僵化的) 反义词: pliable ( 柔软的)

Webster Collegiate

adjective

• Etymology: Middle English rigide, from Latin rigidus, from rigēre to be stiff
• Date: 15th century
• 1.
  • a. deficient in or devoid of flexibility <rigid price controls><a rigid bar of metal>
  • b. appearing stiff and unyielding <his face rigid with pain>
• 2.
  • a. inflexibly set in opinion
  • b. strictly observed <adheres to a rigid schedule>
• 3. firmly inflexible rather than lax or indulgent <a rigid disciplinarian>
• 4. precise and accurate in procedure <rigid control of the manufacturing process>
• 5. of an airship having the outer shape maintained by a fixed framework
• ? rigidly adverb
• ? rigidness noun
• Synonyms:
  • rigid, rigorous, strict, stringent mean extremely severe or stern. rigid implies uncompromising inflexibility <rigid rules of conduct>. rigorous implies the imposition of hardship and difficulty<the rigorous training of recruits>. strict emphasizes undeviating conformity to rules, standards, or requirements<strict enforcement of the law>. stringent suggests severe, tight restriction or limitation<stringent standards of admission>.
• Synonym: see in addition stiff.

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