- [countable]
a necessary or typical part of something; one of several parts that something contains 要素；基本部分；典型部分 There are three important elements to consider. 有三个重要因素需要考虑。 an essential/a crucial/a critical element 重要的╱关键的╱关键的因素 - element in something
Cost was a key element in our decision. 成本是我们决策时考虑的一个重要因素。 - element of something
The story has all the elements of a soap opera. 这个故事有肥皂剧的所有要素。 - element to something
Police say there may have been a racial element to the attacks. 警方说这些袭击事件都可能带有种族因素。 - element from something
The architects were instructed to incorporate elements from the older building. 建筑师们被要求将旧建筑的元素融入其中。
Extra ExamplesThis concept combines elements of a theme park with digital interactive games. 这个概念结合了主题公园和数字互动游戏的元素。 He introduced new elements to the show such as live music. 他为演出引入了新的元素，如现场音乐。 Customer relations is an important element of the job. 与客户的关系是这个工作的重要部分。 the narrative and decorative elements in Pop art 波普艺术中的叙事和装饰要素 Practical work will form a major element of the syllabus. 实际操作将是教学大纲中的一项重要内容。 The promise of tax cuts became the dominant element in the campaign. 减税承诺成了竞选活动的头号内容。 This constitutes one of the key elements in their reform package. 这构成了这一揽子改革计划的关键要素之一。 the disparate elements brought together in these paintings 这些画作一并体现出来的完全不同的元素 User participation is a basic element in our design process. 用户参与是我们设计过程中的一个基本要素。 The most striking design element of the atrium is the circular stair that turns 180 degrees between floors. 中庭最引人注目的设计元素是楼层间180度转弯的圆形楼梯。 There is one significant element missing. 缺少了一个重要的因素。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- basic
- core
- critical
- …
- be
- comprise
- constitute
- …
- element in
- element of
- [countable, usually singular] element of surprise, truth, risk, etc.
a small amount of a quality or feeling 少量；有点；有些 We need to preserve the element of surprise. 我们得保留一些使人感到意外的东西。 These rumours do contain an element of truth. 这些传闻中确实有点儿真实成分。 All outdoor activities carry an element of risk. 所有户外活动都带有些许风险。 Adding an element of fun for the kids entices them to eat foods that are actually good for them. 给孩子们增加一点乐趣会吸引他们去吃对他们有益的食物。
Extra ExamplesThere appears to be an element of truth in his story. 他的话似乎有点事实根据。 There is a considerable element of danger in her job. 她的工作存在相当大的危险。 There may have been an element of jealousy in her response. 她的回答可能含有一丝嫉妒。 There is often an element of luck involved in doing exams. 考试往往有运气的成分。 an offbeat theatrical production that combines elements of fantasy and satire 结合了想象与讽刺元素的不落俗套的戏剧作品
- (also chemical element)[countable]
a simple chemical substance that consists of atoms of only one type and cannot be split by chemical means into a simpler substance. Gold, oxygen and carbon are all elements. 元素（如金、氧、碳） All chemical substances, whether elements, compounds or mixtures, are made up of three types of particles. 所有化学物质，无论是元素、化合物还是混合物，都由三种粒子构成。 the constituent elements of the universe 宇宙的组成要素 Different atoms of the same element are called isotopes. 同一种元素的不同原子称为同位素。
- [countable]
one of the four substances: earth, air, fire and water, which people used to believe everything else was made of 要素（旧时认为土、空气、火和水是构成一切物质的四大要素） - the elements[plural]
the weather, especially bad weather （尤指恶劣的）天气 Are we going to brave the elements and go for a walk? 我们要冒着风雨去散步吗？ The place was completely exposed to the elements. 这个地方在恶劣天气下完全没有遮挡。
Extra ExamplesTopics Weatherc2He told us stories of how he had battled the elements on his mountaineering trips. 他给我们讲述他登山时是怎样顶住坏天气的。 I put on my thick coat ready to brave the elements. 我穿上厚外衣准备顶风冒雨出门。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverb + the elements- brave
- battle
- battle against
- …
- protection from the elements
- shelter from the elements
- elements[plural]
the basic principles of a subject that you have to learn first （学科的）基本原理，基础，纲要 - [countable, usually plural]
a group of people who form a part of a larger group or society （大团体或社会中的）一组，一群，一伙 moderate/radical elements within the party 党内的温和派／激进派 unruly elements in the school 学校里难管教的一伙人
Extra ExamplesThese ideas are not just the province of a fringe element in the party. 这些想法并不仅仅属于党内的非正统领域。 There is too much of a competitive element in the sales department. 销售部竞争太大。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- basic
- core
- critical
- …
- be
- comprise
- constitute
- …
- element in
- element of
- [countable, usually singular]
a natural or suitable environment, especially for an animal （尤指动物的）自然环境，适宜的环境 - [countable]
the part of a piece of electrical equipment that gives out heat 电热元件；电热丝 The water heater has electric heating elements submerged in a storage tank. 热水器的电加热元件被浸没在储水箱中。
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- basic
- core
- critical
- …
- be
- comprise
- constitute
- …
- element in
- element of
part/amount部分；数量
chemistry化学
earth/air/fire/water土；空气；火；水
weather天气
basic principles基本原理
group of people集团
environment环境
electrical part电器元件
Word OriginMiddle English (denoting fundamental constituents of the world or celestial objects): via Old French from Latin elementum ‘principle, rudiment’, translating Greek stoikheion ‘step, component part’.