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TOEFL BNC: 843 COCA: 1214

element
element /ˈɛləmənt/ noun
plural elements
element
/ˈɛləmənt/
noun
plural elements
Learner's definition of ELEMENT
1 
[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
3 
[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
8 
[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）
TOEFL BNC: 843 COCA: 1214

element

noun

el·​e·​ment ˈe-lə-mənt How to pronounce element (audio)
1
a
: any of the four substances air, water, fire, and earth formerly believed to compose the physical universe
b
elements plural : weather conditions
especially : violent or severe weather
battling the elements
c
: the state or sphere natural or suited to a person or thing
at school she was in her element
2
: a constituent part: such as
a
elements plural : the simplest principles of a subject of study : rudiments
b(1)
: a part of a geometric magnitude
an infinitesimal element of volume
(2)
: a generator of a geometric figure
also : a line or line segment contained in the surface of a cone or cylinder
(3)
: a basic member of a mathematical or logical class or set
(4)
: one of the individual entries in a mathematical matrix or determinant
c
: a distinct group within a larger group or community
the criminal element in the city
d(1)
: one of the necessary data or values on which calculations or conclusions are based
(2)
: one of the factors determining the outcome of a process
e
: any of the fundamental substances that consist of atoms of only one kind and that singly or in combination constitute all matter
f
: a distinct part of a composite device
g
: a subdivision of a military unit
3
elements plural : the bread and wine used in the Eucharist
element table

Synonyms

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element, component, constituent, ingredient mean one of the parts of a compound or complex whole.

element applies to any such part and often connotes irreducible simplicity.

the basic elements of geometry

component and constituent may designate any of the substances (whether elements or compounds) or the qualities that enter into the makeup of a complex product; component stresses its separate entity or distinguishable character.

the components of a stereo system

constituent stresses its essential and formative character.

the constituents of a chemical compound

ingredient applies to any of the substances which when combined form a particular mixture.

the ingredients of a cocktail

Example Sentences

Water is composed of the elements hydrogen and oxygen. a free press is an essential element of a democracy
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Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French, from Latin elementum

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of element was in the 13th century

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TOEFL BNC: 843 COCA: 1214
element

noun¹

 1one part of sth組成部份ADJECTIVE | VERB + ELEMENT | PREPOSITION ADJECTIVE➤basic, core, critical, crucial, decisive, distinctive, essential, fundamental, important, key, main, major, necessary, principal, significant, vital基本要素；核心要素；關鍵性要素；決定性要素；獨特的要素；基礎要素；重要要素；關鍵要素；主要要素；意義重大的要素；必要的要素；必不可少的要素▸➤considerable, large相當大的成分◇There is a considerable element of danger in her job.她的工作存在相當大的危險。➤dominant支配性的要素◇The promise of tax cuts became the dominant element in the campaign.減稅承諾成了競選活動的頭號內容。➤fringe非主流成分◇These ideas are not just the province of a fringe element in the party.這些想法並不僅僅屬於黨內的非正統領域。➤competitive競爭成分◇There is too much of a competitive element in the sales department.銷售部競爭太大。➤disparate, diverse完全不同的／多種元素◇the disparate elements brought together in these paintings這些畫作一併體現出來的完全不同的元素➤racial, sexual種族性質；性因素◇Police say there may have been a racial element to the attacks.警方說這些襲擊事件都可能帶有種族因素。➤human人的因素◇He emphasizes the human element of the story.他強調故事中人的因素。➤constituent, constitutive (especially NAmE) 組成／構成要素◇the constituent elements of the universe宇宙的組成要素➤functional, structural功能／結構要素➤architectural, decorative, design, musical, visual建築／裝飾／設計／音樂／視覺元素◇the narrative and decorative elements in Pop art波普藝術中的敍事和裝飾要素VERB + ELEMENT➤be, comprise, constitute, form是要素；包含要素；組成要素；形成要素▸➤contain, have, include, involve包含成分◇These stories do contain an element of truth.這些傳聞中確實有點兒真實成分。➤blend, combine, fuse, incorporate, integrate, mix拼合／結合／融合／組合／整合／混合各要素◇an offbeat theatrical production that combines elements of fantasy and satire結合了想像與諷刺元素的不落俗套的戲劇作品◇a visual style that fuses film noir elements with traditional horror融入了黑色電影元素和傳統恐怖片效果的視覺風格➤add, introduce加入／引入要素PREPOSITION➤element in⋯中的要素◇This constitutes one of the key elements in their reform package.這構成了這一攬子改革計劃的關鍵要素之一。➤element of⋯的要素◇Practical work will form a major element of the syllabus.實際操作將是教學大綱中的一項重要內容。◇There may have been an element of jealousy in her response.她的回答可能含有一絲嫉妒。
element

noun²

 2the elements bad weather壞天氣VERB + THE ELEMENTS | PHRASES VERB + THE ELEMENTS➤brave冒着惡劣的天氣◇I put on my thick coat ready to brave the elements.我穿上厚外衣準備頂風冒雨出門。➤battle, battle against與惡劣天氣作鬥爭◇He told us stories of how he had battled the elements on his mountaineering trips.他給我們講述他登山時是怎樣頂住壞天氣的。➤be exposed to, be open to暴露於惡劣天氣中◇The place was completely exposed to the elements.這個地方在惡劣天氣下完全沒有遮擋。➤be protected from, be sheltered from免受壞天氣干擾；免受惡劣天氣侵襲PHRASES➤protection from the elements, shelter from the elements免受惡劣天氣侵襲

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