el.e.ment
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,ingredientThe 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。