The result is a flexible film of crystals with opalescent properties that can be used to coat malleable surfaces, producing attractive iridescent hues.

这样就产生了一种结晶状的柔韧性薄膜，有乳白色的特质，能被用于涂抹有延展性的表面，同时产生美丽无比的彩虹般的色彩。

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Helping the wheel bike secure stable purchase are flexible claws that provide a smooth ride and serve as climbing teeth on steep surfaces.

灵活的机械腿爪提供了平稳的骑车体验，在陡峭的表面充当攀爬齿，帮助轮形摩托获得稳定的黏附力。

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Hector, however, has a "free gait," meaning it has flexible leg control to deal with rough surfaces with each leg making its own decision of when and where to move.

赫克托，然而，有一个“自由步态”，这意味着它具有灵活的腿控制处理粗糙的表面，每一腿作出自己的时间和位置移动的决定。

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Since OLEDs don't need to be sandwiched between glass, they can be sprayed onto a wide variety of flexible surfaces, making them durable, flexible and cheap.

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The carbon amalgam can be applied from solution using simple methods, meaning the flexible cells could be used to coat surfaces, although you won't be seeing it smeared over anything too soon.

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