plural elements
plural elements
Learner's definition of ELEMENT
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[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 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。
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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。
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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。
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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。
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[count] : a part of an electrical device that produces heat电热元件；电热丝 4
elements [plural] : the most basic parts of a subject of study基本原理 5
[count] : a group of people that form part of a larger group（大群体中的）一群，一伙 6
elements [plural] : the weather and especially stormy or cold weather天气；（尤指）恶劣天气 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。
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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。
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[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）