element

['elimənt]

n.要素, 元素, （学科的）基本原则, (复数)恶劣天气

例句与用法：

There's an element of truth in his story.

他说的有些道理。

The children are really in their element playing on the beach.

孩子们在沙滩上嬉戏真是乐得其所。

I'm out of my element in political discussions.

我不喜欢参加政治讨论。

This heater needs a new element.

这个加热器需要一组新电阻丝。

Water is composed of the elements hydrogen and oxygen.

水是由氢元素和氧元素组成的。

There's always an element of danger in mountain climbing.

登山总是有些危险的。

You must understand the elements of mathematics before we can proceed further.

你必须先弄懂数学基础知识，我们才能进一步学习。

Honesty, industry and kindness are elements of a good life.

诚实、勤劳和善良是幸福生活的要素。

详细释义：

n.

1. 【化】元素[C]

Carbon is an element, while carbon dioxide is a compound.

碳是元素, 而二氧化碳是化合物。

2. 要素, 成分[C]

Honesty, industry and kindness are elements of a good life.

诚实、勤奋和善良是正派生活的要素。

3. 一点儿, (……的)气味[S][(+of)]

There is an element of truth in what she has said.

她的话有一点儿道理。

4. (特定的)一群人[C][P1]

5. 电热丝, 电热元件[C]

6. 【古】(土, 水, 气, 火)四行之一[C]

7. 自然力, 恶劣天气[the P]

8. 自然环境, 适宜的环境[U]

9. (学科的)基础, 原理[the P][(+of)]

短语词组：

in one's element

1. 处于相宜的环境

My mother would certainly be in her element taking care of children.

我母亲照料孩子自然是得心应手。

out of one's element

1. 处于不相宜的环境

That city slicker was out of his element out on the farm.

那个城市佬在农场里是如鱼离水, 不得其所。

He was out of his element at the ball.

他在舞会上感到格格不入。