单词 | element |
释义 | element —element /ˈel.ɪ.mənt/ noun (AMOUNT) an element of sth► C2 a small amount of an emotion or quality: » There was certainly an element of truth in what she said.» Don't you think there's an element of jealousy in all of this?» We walked quietly up to the door to preserve the element of surprise.Thesaurus+: ↑General words for size and amountnoun (WEATHER) the elements [plural]► F0 the weather, usually bad weather: » We decided to brave the elements and go for a walk (= go for a walk despite the bad weather).Thesaurus+: ↑Weather and climate - general wordsnoun [C] (EARTH, AIR, ETC.) ► F0 earth, air, fire, and water from which people in the past believed everything else was madeThesaurus+: ↑Chemical elementsThesaurus+: ↑Particular theories and concepts in physicsnoun [C] (ELECTRICAL PART) ► F0 the part of an electrical device that produces heat: » a heating element» The kettle needs a new element.Thesaurus+: ↑Electrical components and circuitrynoun [C] (PART) ► B2 a part of something: » List the elements that make up a perfect dinner party.» The film had all the elements of a good thriller.» We weren't even taught the elements of (= basic information about) physics at school.Thesaurus+: ↑Words meaning parts of things• • • Extra Examples:» subversive elements in society» All these different political elements have somehow been yoked together to form a new alliance.» They've introduced all sorts of new elements to that programme in order to broaden its appeal.» Reactionary elements in the industry are preventing its progress towards greater efficiency.» The television adverts were, of course, an important element of the campaign.noun [C] (SIMPLE SUBSTANCE) ► B2 a simple substance that cannot be reduced to smaller chemical parts: » Aluminium is an element.Thesaurus+: ↑Chemical elements |
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