element

noun

OPAL WOPAL S

/ˈelɪmənt/

Idioms

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part/amount

[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 to something Police say there may have been a racial element to the attacks.
element from something The architects were instructed to incorporate elements from the older building.

Extra Examples

This concept combines elements of a theme park with digital interactive games.
He introduced new elements to the show such as live music.
Customer relations is an important element of the job.
the narrative and decorative elements in Pop art
Practical work will form a major element of the syllabus.
The promise of tax cuts became the dominant element in the campaign.
This constitutes one of the key elements in their reform package.
the disparate elements brought together in these paintings
User participation is a basic element in our design process.
The most striking design element of the atrium is the circular stair that turns 180 degrees between floors.
There is one significant element missing.

Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective

basic
core
critical
…

verb + element

be
comprise
constitute
…

preposition

element in
element of

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[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.

Extra Examples

There appears to be an element of truth in his story.
There is a considerable element of danger in her job.
There may have been an element of jealousy in her response.
There is often an element of luck involved in doing exams.
an offbeat theatrical production that combines elements of fantasy and satire

chemistry

(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.

compare compoundTopics Physics and chemistryb2

earth/air/fire/water

[countable] one of the four substances: earth, air, fire and water, which people used to believe everything else was made of

weather

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.

Extra Examples

He told us stories of how he had battled the elements on his mountaineering trips.
I put on my thick coat ready to brave the elements.

Topics Weatherc2

Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverb + the elements

brave
battle
battle against
…

phrases

protection from the elements
shelter from the elements

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basic principles

elements

[plural] the basic principles of a subject that you have to learn first synonym basics

He taught me the elements of map-reading.

group of people

[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

Extra Examples

These ideas are not just the province of a fringe element in the party.
There is too much of a competitive element in the sales department.

Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective

basic
core
critical
…

verb + element

be
comprise
constitute
…

preposition

element in
element of

See full entry

environment

[countable, usually singular] a natural or suitable environment, especially for an animal

Water is a fish's natural element.

electrical part

[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.

Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective

basic
core
critical
…

verb + element

be
comprise
constitute
…

preposition

element in
element of

See full entry

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.

单词	element
释义	element noun OPAL WOPAL S /ˈelɪmənt/ /ˈelɪmənt/ Idioms jump to other results part/amount [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 to something Police say there may have been a racial element to the attacks. element from something The architects were instructed to incorporate elements from the older building. Extra Examples This concept combines elements of a theme park with digital interactive games. He introduced new elements to the show such as live music. Customer relations is an important element of the job. the narrative and decorative elements in Pop art Practical work will form a major element of the syllabus. The promise of tax cuts became the dominant element in the campaign. This constitutes one of the key elements in their reform package. the disparate elements brought together in these paintings User participation is a basic element in our design process. The most striking design element of the atrium is the circular stair that turns 180 degrees between floors. There is one significant element missing. Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective basic core critical … verb + element be comprise constitute … preposition element in element of See full entry [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. Extra Examples There appears to be an element of truth in his story. There is a considerable element of danger in her job. There may have been an element of jealousy in her response. There is often an element of luck involved in doing exams. an offbeat theatrical production that combines elements of fantasy and satire chemistry (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. compare compoundTopics Physics and chemistryb2 earth/air/fire/water [countable] one of the four substances: earth, air, fire and water, which people used to believe everything else was made of weather 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. Extra Examples He told us stories of how he had battled the elements on his mountaineering trips. I put on my thick coat ready to brave the elements. Topics Weatherc2 Oxford Collocations Dictionaryverb + the elements brave battle battle against … phrases protection from the elements shelter from the elements See full entry basic principles elements [plural] the basic principles of a subject that you have to learn first synonym basics He taught me the elements of map-reading. group of people [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 Extra Examples These ideas are not just the province of a fringe element in the party. There is too much of a competitive element in the sales department. Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective basic core critical … verb + element be comprise constitute … preposition element in element of See full entry environment [countable, usually singular] a natural or suitable environment, especially for an animal Water is a fish's natural element. electrical part [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. Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective basic core critical … verb + element be comprise constitute … preposition element in element of See full entry 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.
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