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n.(名词)A fundamental, essential, or irreducible constituent of a composite entity.元素,基本要素:一个组合整体中的基本的、最主要的、不可再缩小的组成成分elements The basic assumptions or principles of a subject. elements 基本原则,基本假设:某一学科的基本假设或基本原理Mathematics 【数学】 A member of a set.集合里的一项A point, line, or plane.点:一点,一条线或一个平面A part of a geometric configuration, such as an angle in a triangle.三角形的一个角:几何形状的一部分,例如一个三角形中的一个角The generatrix of a geometric figure.几何形状的母量Any of the terms in the rectangular array of terms that constitute a matrix or determinant.行列中的一项:长方形排列术语中的阵成行列式Chemistry Physics A substance composed of atoms having an identical number of protons in each nucleus. Elements cannot be reduced to simpler substances by normal chemical means.【化学】 【物理学】 元素:元素,由原子组成的物质,其原子中的每一核子具有同样数量的中子、用一般的化学方法不能使之变得更为简单的物质的元素One of four substances, earth, air, fire, or water, formerly regarded as a fundamental constituent of the universe.四行:从前被认为是构成宇宙基本要素的土、气、火、水之一Electricity The resistance wire in an electrical appliance such as a heater or an oven.【电学】 电阻线:元件,部件,如加热器或灶具等电气设备中的阻抗电丝elements The forces that constitute the weather, especially severe or inclement weather: elements 要素,自然力量:形成气候,特别是恶劣或严寒气候的自然力量:例句:outside paint that had been damaged by the elements.外层的涂料被自然的力量所损坏
An environment naturally suited to or associated with an individual:适合的环境:适合于人或事物的自然环境:例句:He is in his element when traveling. The business world is her element.他最适合旅行。她在商业界得心应手
A distinct group within a larger community:异议分子:在一个大集体中的一组突出的人:例句:the dissident element on campus.校园内的持不同意见者
elements The bread and wine of the Eucharist. elements 圣餐时用的面包和葡萄酒
来源:Middle English 中古英语 from Old French 源自 古法语 from Latin elementum 源自 拉丁语 elementum
<参考词汇><同义词>element,component,constituent,factor,ingredient同义词>The central meaning shared by these nouns is .one of the individual parts of which a composite entity is made up.: 这些名词共有的中心意思是.一个组合整体中的单个组成部分之一.: 例句:the grammatical elements of a sentence;句子中的语法成分;
例句:jealousy, a component of his character;妒忌是他的性格特点之一;
例句:melody and harmony, two of the constituents of a musical composition;主调与和谐是一首乐曲的两个组成部分;
例句:ambition as a key factor in her success;雄心是她取得成功的关键因素;
例句:humor, an effective ingredient of a speech. 幽默,演讲中效果极佳的一部分。
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