element
noun/ˈelɪmənt/
Слово англійською: element
Переклад element українською: елеме́нт, стихі́я
Детальний опис
- [countable] a necessary or typical part of something; one of several parts that something contains
- There are three important elements to consider.
- an essential/a crucial/a critical element
- element in something Cost was a key element in our decision.
- element of something The story has all the elements of a soap opera.
- element from something The architects were instructed to incorporate elements from the older building.
- element to something There is often a futuristic element to her writing.
- [countable, usually singular] element of surprise, truth, risk, etc. a small amount of a quality or feeling
- We need to preserve the element of surprise.
- These rumours do contain an element of truth.
- All outdoor activities carry an element of risk.
- Adding an element of fun for the kids entices them to eat foods that are actually good for them.
- (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.
- All chemical substances, whether elements, compounds or mixtures, are made up of three types of particles.
- the constituent elements of the universe
- Different atoms of the same element are called isotopes.
- [countable] one of the four substances: earth, air, fire and water, which people used to believe everything else was made of
- the elements[plural] the weather, especially bad weather
- Are we going to brave the elements and go for a walk?
- The place was completely exposed to the elements.
- elements[plural] the basic principles of a subject that you have to learn first synonym basics
- He taught me the elements of map-reading.
- [countable, usually plural] a group of people who form a part of a larger group or society
- moderate/radical elements within the party
- unruly elements in the school
- [countable, usually singular] a natural or suitable environment, especially for an animal
- Water is a fish's natural element.
- [countable] the part of a piece of electrical equipment that gives out heat
- The water heater has electric heating elements submerged in a storage tank.
part/amount
chemistry
earth/air/fire/water
weather
basic principles
group of people
environment
electrical part
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’.
Idioms
in your element
- doing what you are good at and enjoy
- She's really in her element at parties.
out of your element
- in a situation that you are not used to and that makes you feel uncomfortable
- I feel out of my element talking about politics.