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| /ˈelɪmənt/ |
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| 1 | an important basic part of something complicated , for example a system or plan 要素；基本组成部分 |
| an important/essential element Our new management system includes two essential elements. 我们新的管理体系包括两个基本要素。 |
| +in Advertising is not the only element in the marketing process. 广告在市场运作中并不是唯一的要素。 |
| +of Fieldwork is a key element of this course. 实地考察是这门课的主要组成部分。 |
| | 1a | one set of people in a group or organization （团体或组织内的）一伙（人） | | The article reflected the views of extreme right-wing elements in the party. 这篇文章反映了党内一伙极端右翼分子的观点。 | |
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| 2 | science a substance that consists of only one type of atom 元素 |
| hydrogen, oxygen, and other elements 氢、氧及其他元素 |
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| 3 | singular +of a small but important amount of a particular quality or feeling 一点，少量（重要的特质或感觉） |
| There is an element of truth in what she said. 她说的话也有点道理。 |
| The element of surprise could be one of our best weapons. 来些惊奇也许是我们最好的武器之一。 |
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| 4 | the part of a piece of electrical equipment that produces heat 电热元件 |
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| 5 | earth , air , fire , or water , considered in the past to be the substances that all things were made of 四大元素（指土、空气、火和水，过去人们认为万物都是由这四种元素组成的） |
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| 6 | the elements plural the weather , especially wind and rain 天气（尤指风雨） |
| The hood provides added protection against the elements. 头巾可以为挡风雨提供额外的防护。 |
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| - | be in your element
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| to feel very happy and comfortable in a situation |
| 适得其所 |
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| - | be out of your element
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| to feel unhappy and uncomfortable in a situation |
| 不得其所 |
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| - | the elements of sth
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| the first and most basic things that you learn about a subject |
| 某物的基本原理 |
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| a two-day course on the elements of design 为期两天的设计基本原理课 |
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