element

['elimənt]

n.要素, 元素, （学科的）基本原则, (复数)恶劣天气

n.

1. 【化】元素[C]

Carbon is an element, while carbon dioxide is a compound.

碳是元素, 而二氧化碳是化合物。

2. 要素, 成分[C]

Honesty, industry and kindness are elements of a good life.

诚实、勤奋和善良是正派生活的要素。

3. 一点儿, (……的)气味[S][(+of)]

There is an element of truth in what she has said.

她的话有一点儿道理。

4. (特定的)一群人[C][P1]

5. 电热丝, 电热元件[C]

6. 【古】(土, 水, 气, 火)四行之一[C]

7. 自然力, 恶劣天气[the P]

8. 自然环境, 适宜的环境[U]

9. (学科的)基础, 原理[the P][(+of)]

词形变化

名词复数：elements

词义辨析

同义:

n.要素, 成分

component  constituent  ingredient  part  unit  integrant

n.生存环境, 活动范围

medium  ground  locus  realm  zone

n.自然力; 原理, 大纲

principles  rudiments  synopsis  fundamentals  foundations  outline  

同义参见:

factor  portion  organ  ore  thing  streak  

英英释义

名词 element:

an abstract part of something

同义词：component, constituent, factor, ingredient

any of the more than 100 known substances (of which 92 occur naturally) that cannot be separated into simpler substances and that singly or in combination constitute all matter

同义词：chemical element

an artifact that is one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up; especially a part that can be separated from or attached to a system

同义词：component, constituent

one of four substances thought in ancient and medieval cosmology to constitute the physical universe

the most favorable environment for a plant or animal

the situation in which you are happiest and most effective

a straight line that generates a cylinder or cone

短语词组

in one's element

1. 处于相宜的环境

My mother would certainly be in her element taking care of children.

我母亲照料孩子自然是得心应手。

out of one's element

1. 处于不相宜的环境

That city slicker was out of his element out on the farm.

那个城市佬在农场里是如鱼离水, 不得其所。

He was out of his element at the ball.

他在舞会上感到格格不入。

补充

elementelement英:[ˈelimənt] 美:[ˈɛləmənt]n.1.(化学)元素2.成分, 要素, 原件Cells are the elements of the human body.细胞是人体的基本单位。3.一伙人They are the undesirable elements among the employees.他们是雇员中的不良分子。4.基础, 纲要, 原理The elements of physics are difficult to grasp.物理原理是很难掌握的。

例句

1. one of the key elements of the plan这项计划的一个重要部分 2. Fitness has now become an important element in our lives.现在健康已经成为我们生活中的一个重要因素。 3. These reports clearly contain elements of propaganda.这些报告明显含有些许宣传意味。 4. The story contains an element of truth.这条消息含有些许真实情况。 5. an element of sarcasm in her voice她话里的些许讥讽 6. He belonged to the stable element in the expedition.他属于探险队中的稳健派。 7. The government must weed out criminal elements from within the security forces.政府必须清除安保部队中的犯罪分子。 8. Our open boat is exposed to the elements.我们的敞篷船暴露在风雨里。 9. the elements of graphic design平面设计的基本原理 10. My stepmother was in her element, organizing everything.我的继母得心应手地料理着一切。 11. The fish have been taken out of their element and brought inland to be sold.这些鱼被带离了适宜生存的环境, 运往内陆销售。 12. Maybe it's because they're so out of their element that they feel the need to talk.可能是因为感到非常不自在, 他们觉得有必要说说话。 13. the death had all the elements of a great tabloid story.这一死亡事件具备小报新闻需要的一切要素。 14. there are four elements to the proposal.这个提议有四个要素。 15. it was the element of danger he loved in flying.他喜欢的是飞行中的那份危险。 16. legal training may include the elements of economics and political science.法律培训可能会包括一些经济学和政治学原理。 17. extreme right-wing elements in the army.军队中的极端右翼分子。 18. for the islanders, the sea is their kingdom, water their element.对于海岛居民来说，海是他们的王国，水是他们的自然环境。 19. she was in her element with doctors and hospitals.她在这种医院、医生构成的环境中如鱼得水。 20. there was no barrier against the elements.没有阻挡这些自然力的东西。 21. Cost is an important element when we're thinking about holidays.对我们来说，考虑去度假，费用是个重要因素。 22. There was an element of truth in what he said.他的话倒有几分真实性。 23. The criminal element at football matches causes a lot of trouble.足球比赛中的滋事分子经常引起不少麻烦。 24. to be exposed to the elements遭受风吹雨打 25. Bill's in his element speaking to a large group of people, but I hate it.比尔在一大群人面前讲话可谓如鱼得水，而我不喜欢做这种事。 26. chemical elements化学元素 27. Water is composed of the elements hydrogen and oxygen.水是由氢和氧两种元素组成的。 28. Self-confidence was a key/vital element [=factor] in her success.自信是她成功的关键。 29. 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。 30. 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。 31. 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。 32. the (heating) element of an electric iron电熨斗的电热丝 33. the elements [=rudiments] of grammar语法的基本规则 34. the different elements of society社会的不同群体 35. the criminal element犯罪分子 36. The deck's bare wood was exposed to the elements.甲板的裸木经受了风吹雨打。 37. The climbers battled/braved the elements to reach the summit.登山者们冒着风雨登顶。 38. 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。 39. "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。