单词 | element |
释义 | element /'elimont; 'clamant/ n 1 (science) substance which cannot be split up into a simpler form by ordinary chemical methods: (科学) 元素: Water is a compound containing the ~s hydrogen and oxygen. 水是含有氢和氧元素的化合物。 2 (according to the ancient philosophers) : (根据古代哲学家的说法): the four ~ .$, earth, air, fire and water (out of which the material universe was thought to be composed). 四行 (即土、风、火、水,认为宇宙即由此四行构成) 。 in/out of one's ~, in/not in suitable or satisfying surroundings: 在 (不在) 适当或满意的环境中 He's in his ~ when taking part in a political debate, is doing sth that pleases and satisfies him. 他参加政治辩论时,真是得其所哉 (可以大展所长) 。 I'm out of my ~ when people start talking about economics. 当人们开始谈论经有学时,我就成了外行了。 3 (pl) (复) the ~s, the forces of nature, the weather, etc: 自然力; 风雨等的力址: exposed to the fury of the ~s, to the winds, storms, etc. 暴露于风,基风雨等中。 4 (pl) beginnings or outlines of a subject of study; parts that must be learnt first: (U)初步; 大纲; 基本原理: the ~s of geometry. 几何学的初步。 5 necessary or characteristic feature: 要气特色: Justice is an important ~ in good government. 公正为善治的要素。 6 suggestion, indication, trace: 提示; 表示; 小量: There's an ~ of truth in his account of what happened. 他对所发生的事之叙述略有一些是真实的。 O atom(2). 7 resistance wire in an electrical appliance (eg a heater). 电阻线(例如电热器中者)。 el-emen-tal /.ek'ment!;, els'mrn1j/ adj of the four ~s(2); of the ~s(3): 四行的; 自为力有: the ~al fury of the storm. 风雨的狂暴。 |
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