| 词汇 | element |
| 释义 | element 2 ENTRIES FOUND: element (noun) trace element (noun) element /ˈɛləmənt/ noun plural elements element /ˈɛləmənt/ noun plural elements Learner's definition of ELEMENT 1 [count] chemistry : one of the basic substances that are made of atoms of only one kind and that cannot be separated by ordinary chemical means into simpler substances元素 chemical elements化学元素 Water is composed of the elements hydrogen and oxygen.水是由氢和氧两种元素组成的。 2 [count] : a particular part of something (such as a situation or activity)要素；成分 Self-confidence was a key/vital element [=factor] in her success.自信是她成功的关键。 There's always an element of risk [=there's always some risk] in starting a new business.创业总是有风险的。 There's a large element of truth [=there's a great deal of truth] in what she says.她所讲的大部分可信。 The attackers were relying on the element of surprise. [=they were relying on their attack being a surprise]攻击者指望突然袭击。 3 [count] : a part of an electrical device that produces heat电热元件；电热丝 the (heating) element of an electric iron电熨斗的电热丝 4 elements [plural] : the most basic parts of a subject of study基本原理 the elements [=rudiments] of grammar语法的基本规则 5 [count] : a group of people that form part of a larger group（大群体中的）一群，一伙 the different elements of society社会的不同群体 the criminal element犯罪分子 6 elements [plural] : the weather and especially stormy or cold weather天气；（尤指）恶劣天气 The deck's bare wood was exposed to the elements.甲板的裸木经受了风吹雨打。 The climbers battled/braved the elements to reach the summit.登山者们冒着风雨登顶。 7 [singular] : the state or place that is normal or suited to a person or thing适宜的环境 At school she was (really) in her element. [=in a place where she was comortable and did well]她在学校学习时得心应手。 I tried living in the city, but I was/felt out of my element there. [=living in the city did not suit me]我曾尝试在城市里生活，但我感到并不能适应。 8 [count] : one of the four substances (air, water, fire, and earth) that were believed in the past to make up every physical thing in the universe要素（旧时认为风、水、火、土是构成一切物质的四大要素） |
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