el·e·ment

noun

OPAL WOPAL S

/ˈelɪmənt/

Idioms

part/amount

[countable] a necessary or typical part of something; one of several parts that something contains要素；因素；典型部分

There are three important elements to consider.有三个重要因素需要考虑。
an essential/a crucial/a critical element一个重要的/一个关键的/一个关键的要素
element in something Cost was a key element in our decision.成本是我们决策时考虑的一个重要因素。
element of something The story has all the elements of a soap opera.这个故事有肥皂剧的所有要素。
element from something The architects were instructed to incorporate elements from the older building.建筑师被指示整合旧建筑的元素。
element to something There is often a futuristic element to her writing.她的作品中常常带有未来主义元素。

Extra Examples

This concept combines elements of a theme park with digital interactive games.这个概念将主题公园的元素与数字互动游戏结合起来。
He introduced new elements to the show such as live music.他为节目引入了现场音乐等新元素。
Customer relations is an important element of the job.客户关系是工作的一个重要组成部分。
the narrative and decorative elements in Pop art波普艺术中的叙事和装饰要素
Practical work will form a major element of the syllabus.实际操作将是教学大纲中的一项重要内容。
The promise of tax cuts became the dominant element in the campaign.减税承诺成了竞选活动的头号内容。
This constitutes one of the key elements in their reform package.这构成了这一揽子改革计划的关键要素之一。
the disparate elements brought together in these paintings这些画作一并体现出来的完全不同的元素
User participation is a basic element in our design process.用户参与是我们设计过程中的基本要素。
The most striking design element of the atrium is the circular stair that turns 180 degrees between floors.中庭最引人注目的设计元素是楼层之间旋转 180 度的圆形楼梯。
There is one significant element missing.缺少一个重要元素。

Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective

basic
core
critical
…

verb + element

be
comprise
constitute
…

preposition

element in
element of

[countable, usually singular] element of surprise, truth, risk, etc. a small amount of a quality or feeling少量；有点；有些

We need to preserve the element of surprise.我们得保留一些使人感到意外的东西。
These rumours do contain an element of truth.这些谣言确实含有真实的成分。
All outdoor activities carry an element of risk.所有户外活动都带有些许风险。
Adding an element of fun for the kids entices them to eat foods that are actually good for them.为孩子们添加乐趣元素会诱使他们吃实际上对他们有益的食物。

Extra Examples

There appears to be an element of truth in his story.他的故事似乎有一定道理。
There is a considerable element of danger in her job.她的工作存在相当大的危险。
There may have been an element of jealousy in her response.她的回答可能含有一丝嫉妒。
There is often an element of luck involved in doing exams.考试往往有运气的成分。
an offbeat theatrical production that combines elements of fantasy and satire结合了想象与讽刺元素的不落俗套的戏剧作品

chemistry

(also chemical element)

[countable] a simple chemical substance that consists of atoms of only one type and cannot be split by chemical means into a simpler substance. Gold, oxygen and carbon are all elements.元素（如金、氧、碳）

All chemical substances, whether elements, compounds or mixtures, are made up of three types of particles.所有化学物质，无论是元素、化合物还是混合物，都由三种粒子组成。
the constituent elements of the universe宇宙的组成要素
Different atoms of the same element are called isotopes.同一元素的不同原子称为同位素。

compare compoundTopics Physics and chemistryb2

earth/air/fire/water

[countable] one of the four substances: earth, air, fire and water, which people used to believe everything else was made of要素（旧时认为土、空气、火和水是构成一切物质的四大要素）

weather

the elements

[plural] the weather, especially bad weather（尤指恶劣的）天气

Are we going to brave the elements and go for a walk?我们要冒着风雨去散步吗？
The place was completely exposed to the elements.这个地方在恶劣天气下完全没有遮挡。

Extra Examples

He told us stories of how he had battled the elements on his mountaineering trips.他给我们讲述他登山时是怎样顶住坏天气的。
I put on my thick coat ready to brave the elements.我穿上厚外衣准备顶风冒雨出门。

Topics Weatherc2

Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverb + the elements

brave
battle
battle against
…

phrases

protection from the elements
shelter from the elements

basic principles

elements

[plural] the basic principles of a subject that you have to learn first（学科的）基本原理，基础，纲要 synonym basics

He taught me the elements of map-reading.他教我看地图的基本方法。

group of people

[countable, usually plural] a group of people who form a part of a larger group or society（大团体或社会中的）一组，一群，一伙

moderate/radical elements within the party党内的温和派／激进派
unruly elements in the school学校里难管教的一伙人

Extra Examples

These ideas are not just the province of a fringe element in the party.这些想法并不仅仅属于党内的非正统领域。
There is too much of a competitive element in the sales department.销售部竞争太大。

Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective

basic
core
critical
…

verb + element

be
comprise
constitute
…

preposition

element in
element of

environment

[countable, usually singular] a natural or suitable environment, especially for an animal（尤指动物的）自然环境，适宜的环境

Water is a fish's natural element.水是鱼的天然生活环境。

electrical part

[countable] the part of a piece of electrical equipment that gives out heat电热元件；电热丝

The water heater has electric heating elements submerged in a storage tank.热水器的电加热元件浸没在储水箱中。

Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective

basic
core
critical
…

verb + element

be
comprise
constitute
…

preposition

element in
element of

Word OriginMiddle English (denoting fundamental constituents of the world or celestial objects): via Old French from Latin elementum ‘principle, rudiment’, translating Greek stoikheion ‘step, component part’.

Idioms

in your element

doing what you are good at and enjoy如鱼得水；得心应手
- She's really in her element at parties.她在聚会上真是如鱼得水。

out of your element

in a situation that you are not used to and that makes you feel uncomfortable处于不适应的环境；不得其所
- I feel out of my element talking about politics.一谈到政治我就感觉很外行。

单词	element
释义	el·e·ment noun OPAL WOPAL S /ˈelɪmənt/ /ˈelɪmənt/ Idioms part/amount [countable] a necessary or typical part of something; one of several parts that something contains要素；因素；典型部分 There are three important elements to consider.有三个重要因素需要考虑。 an essential/a crucial/a critical element一个重要的/一个关键的/一个关键的要素 element in something Cost was a key element in our decision.成本是我们决策时考虑的一个重要因素。 element of something The story has all the elements of a soap opera.这个故事有肥皂剧的所有要素。 element from something The architects were instructed to incorporate elements from the older building.建筑师被指示整合旧建筑的元素。 element to something There is often a futuristic element to her writing.她的作品中常常带有未来主义元素。 Extra Examples This concept combines elements of a theme park with digital interactive games.这个概念将主题公园的元素与数字互动游戏结合起来。 He introduced new elements to the show such as live music.他为节目引入了现场音乐等新元素。 Customer relations is an important element of the job.客户关系是工作的一个重要组成部分。 the narrative and decorative elements in Pop art波普艺术中的叙事和装饰要素 Practical work will form a major element of the syllabus.实际操作将是教学大纲中的一项重要内容。 The promise of tax cuts became the dominant element in the campaign.减税承诺成了竞选活动的头号内容。 This constitutes one of the key elements in their reform package.这构成了这一揽子改革计划的关键要素之一。 the disparate elements brought together in these paintings这些画作一并体现出来的完全不同的元素 User participation is a basic element in our design process.用户参与是我们设计过程中的基本要素。 The most striking design element of the atrium is the circular stair that turns 180 degrees between floors.中庭最引人注目的设计元素是楼层之间旋转 180 度的圆形楼梯。 There is one significant element missing.缺少一个重要元素。 Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective basic core critical … verb + element be comprise constitute … preposition element in element of [countable, usually singular] element of surprise, truth, risk, etc. a small amount of a quality or feeling少量；有点；有些 We need to preserve the element of surprise.我们得保留一些使人感到意外的东西。 These rumours do contain an element of truth.这些谣言确实含有真实的成分。 All outdoor activities carry an element of risk.所有户外活动都带有些许风险。 Adding an element of fun for the kids entices them to eat foods that are actually good for them.为孩子们添加乐趣元素会诱使他们吃实际上对他们有益的食物。 Extra Examples There appears to be an element of truth in his story.他的故事似乎有一定道理。 There is a considerable element of danger in her job.她的工作存在相当大的危险。 There may have been an element of jealousy in her response.她的回答可能含有一丝嫉妒。 There is often an element of luck involved in doing exams.考试往往有运气的成分。 an offbeat theatrical production that combines elements of fantasy and satire结合了想象与讽刺元素的不落俗套的戏剧作品 chemistry (also chemical element) [countable] a simple chemical substance that consists of atoms of only one type and cannot be split by chemical means into a simpler substance. Gold, oxygen and carbon are all elements.元素（如金、氧、碳） All chemical substances, whether elements, compounds or mixtures, are made up of three types of particles.所有化学物质，无论是元素、化合物还是混合物，都由三种粒子组成。 the constituent elements of the universe宇宙的组成要素 Different atoms of the same element are called isotopes.同一元素的不同原子称为同位素。 compare compoundTopics Physics and chemistryb2 earth/air/fire/water [countable] one of the four substances: earth, air, fire and water, which people used to believe everything else was made of要素（旧时认为土、空气、火和水是构成一切物质的四大要素） weather the elements [plural] the weather, especially bad weather（尤指恶劣的）天气 Are we going to brave the elements and go for a walk?我们要冒着风雨去散步吗？ The place was completely exposed to the elements.这个地方在恶劣天气下完全没有遮挡。 Extra Examples He told us stories of how he had battled the elements on his mountaineering trips.他给我们讲述他登山时是怎样顶住坏天气的。 I put on my thick coat ready to brave the elements.我穿上厚外衣准备顶风冒雨出门。 Topics Weatherc2 Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverb + the elements brave battle battle against … phrases protection from the elements shelter from the elements basic principles elements [plural] the basic principles of a subject that you have to learn first（学科的）基本原理，基础，纲要 synonym basics He taught me the elements of map-reading.他教我看地图的基本方法。 group of people [countable, usually plural] a group of people who form a part of a larger group or society（大团体或社会中的）一组，一群，一伙 moderate/radical elements within the party党内的温和派／激进派 unruly elements in the school学校里难管教的一伙人 Extra Examples These ideas are not just the province of a fringe element in the party.这些想法并不仅仅属于党内的非正统领域。 There is too much of a competitive element in the sales department.销售部竞争太大。 Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective basic core critical … verb + element be comprise constitute … preposition element in element of environment [countable, usually singular] a natural or suitable environment, especially for an animal（尤指动物的）自然环境，适宜的环境 Water is a fish's natural element.水是鱼的天然生活环境。 electrical part [countable] the part of a piece of electrical equipment that gives out heat电热元件；电热丝 The water heater has electric heating elements submerged in a storage tank.热水器的电加热元件浸没在储水箱中。 Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective basic core critical … verb + element be comprise constitute … preposition element in element of Word OriginMiddle English (denoting fundamental constituents of the world or celestial objects): via Old French from Latin elementum ‘principle, rudiment’, translating Greek stoikheion ‘step, component part’. Idioms in your element doing what you are good at and enjoy如鱼得水；得心应手 She's really in her element at parties.她在聚会上真是如鱼得水。 out of your element in a situation that you are not used to and that makes you feel uncomfortable处于不适应的环境；不得其所 I feel out of my element talking about politics.一谈到政治我就感觉很外行。
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