| 释义 |
element/ˈelim(ə)nt/n. 1 a component part or group; a contributing factor or thing 因素，要素，成分 2 Chem. & Physics any of the hundred or so substances that cannot be resolved by chemical means into simpler substances, each consisting of atoms with the same atomic number 【化】【物理学】元素 3a any of the four substances (earth, water, air, and fire) in ancient and medieval philosophy (古代及中世纪哲学中论述的)世间四大元素(土、水、风和火)之一 b any of these as a being's natural abode or environment 生存环境；自然环境 4 a resistance wire that heats up in an electric heater, cooker, etc.; an electrode (电炉等电热器具中使用的)电热丝，电极 5 (in pl. 用复数) atmospheric agencies, esp. wind and storm 自然力(尤指风与暴风雨) 6 (in pl. 用复数) the rudiments of learning or of a branch of knowledge 初级知识，初步知识，基本知识 7 (in pl. 用复数) the bread and wine of the Eucharist 圣餐仪式中用的面包和葡萄酒 8 Math. & Logic an entity that is a single member of a set 【数】【逻辑学】(集合中的)元素 □ in (or out of) one's element in (or out of) one's accustomed or preferred surroundings 在适宜(或习惯)的环境中(外)[Middle English via Old French from Latin elementum] |