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element noun
⇨ element 1 (have all the elements of a soap opera) ⇨ element 2 (an element of risk) ⇨ material (a chemical element) ⇨ weather (brave the elements)element1 noun have all the elements of a soap opera 有肥皂剧的所有要素an element of risk 些许风险 ➡ See also the entry for ⇨ aspect 另见aspect条element ♦︎ component ♦︎ module ♦︎ unit ♦︎ part ♦︎ piece ♦︎ ingredient ♦︎ sectionThese are all words for sth which belongs to, but can be considered separately from, sth larger. 这些词均表示要素、成分、元件。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆an element / a component / an ingredient in sth◆an individual element / component / module / unit / part / piece / ingredient◆a basic element / component / module / unit / part / ingredient◆a core element / component / module / unit◆a / an major / important / fundamental element / component / unit / ingredient◆a / an necessary / essential element / component / part / ingredient◆the main / principal element / component / ingredient◆component / constituent elements / modules / parts■ element / /ˈelɪmənt/ / [countable] a necessary or typical part or aspect of sth 要素；基本部分；典型部分◆Cost was a key element in our decision.成本是我们作决策时考虑的一个关键因素。◆The story has all the elements of a soap opera.这个故事有肥皂剧的所有要素。■ component / /kəmˈpəʊnənt; NAmE kəmˈpoʊnənt/ [countable] (rather formal) one of several parts which combine to form the whole 组成部分；成分；部件◆Car components are manufactured in the other factory.汽车零部件在另一家工厂生产。◆Trust is a vital component in any relationship.在任何关系中，信任都是一个至关重要的因素。▸ component adjective [only before noun] ◆This concept can be broken down into its component parts.这一概念可以分解成若干组成部分。■ module /ˈmɒdjuːl; NAmE ˈmɑːdʒul/ [countable] one of several courses that can combine to form a programme of study, especially at a college or university in Britain; one of a set of separate parts that can be joined together to make a machine or structure （尤指英国大学课程的）单元；组件；配件◆The course consists of ten core modules and five optional modules.这门课由十个核心单元和五个选修单元组成。◆Each student takes five modules.每个学生选修五个单元。◆Ships are now built in modules rather than built in a whole from the base up.现在造船是先做出组件，而不是从船底开始整艘建起来。ⓘ In computing, a module is a part of a computer system or program that has a particular function. 在计算机术语中，module指电脑系统的功能块或程序块◆New software modules include a virtual memory tool.新型软件模块具有虚拟记忆功能。A module is also a part of a spacecraft that can function independently of the main part. * module还指航天器上独立的舱◆Photographs were taken from a lunar module.照片是从登月舱拍摄的。 ■ unit [countable] a single thing, person or group that is complete by itself but can also form part of sth larger 单独的事物（或人、群体）；单位；单元◆The cell is the unit of which all living organisms are composed.细胞是构成一切生物的单位。◆The basic unit of society is the family.社会的基本单位是家庭。■ part [countable] a piece of a machine or structure 部件；零件◆Where can I get spare parts for my motorbike?哪儿能买到我的摩托车备用零件？◆Although it is no longer a working watermill, several of the working parts remain.尽管这个水磨已不再使用了，但是一些运作部件仍保存完好。■ piece [countable] one of the parts from which sth is made 零件；组件◆He took the clock to pieces.他把钟拆散了。◆ (NAmE) He broke the clock down into pieces.他把钟拆散了。◆The bridge was taken down piece by piece.那桥被一点一点地拆了。◆She's been doing a 500-piece jigsaw.她一直在拼凑一个500块的拼图。◆There had to be some missing piece of the story.这个故事肯定有一部分缺失了。■ ingredient /ɪnˈgriːdiənt/ / [countable] one of the things from which sth is made, especially one of the foods that are used together to make a particular dish; one of the things or qualities that are necessary to make sth successful 成分；（尤指）烹饪原料；（成功的）要素◆Coconut is a basic ingredient in many curries.椰子是多道咖喱菜的基本原料。◆Our skin cream contains only natural ingredients.我们的护肤霜是用纯天然材料制成的。◆The only active ingredient in this medicine is aspirin.该药唯一的有效成分是阿司匹林。◆Determination is one of the essential ingredients for success.果断是成功的基本要素之一。◆It has all the ingredients of a good mystery story.它具备一个好的玄幻故事的所有要素。◆The magic / secret ingredient is love.秘诀就是爱。■ section [countable] a separate part of a structure from which the whole can be put together 部件；散件◆The shed comes in sections that you assemble yourself.棚房以散件出售，需要自己组装。 element2 noun have all the elements of a soap opera 有肥皂剧的所有要素an element of risk 些许风险element ♦︎ touch ♦︎ trace ♦︎ hint ♦︎ spot ♦︎ tinge ♦︎ pinch ♦︎ dashThese are all words for a small amount of sth. 这些词均表示少量、有点。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a slight element / touch / trace / hint / tinge of sth◆a faint touch / trace / hint / tinge◆the slightest touch / trace / hint of sth◆to detect an element / a touch / a trace / a hint / a tinge of sth◆to contain elements / traces / a hint of sth◆to add an element / a touch / a hint / a pinch / a dash of sth◆a touch / trace / hint of humour / irony / sarcasm◆a touch / hint / tinge / dash of colour◆a trace / hint of a / an smile / accent◆a touch / hint of impatience / irritation◆a trace / hint of amusement / bitterness◆a hint / tinge of sadness / regret / envy■ element / /ˈelɪmənt/ / [countable, usually singular] (always followed by of 总是后接of) a small amount of a quality （某种特质）少量，有点◆We need to preserve the element of surprise.我们得保留一些使人感到意外的东西。◆There appears to be an element of truth in his story.他的说法似乎有点真实成分。◆All outdoor activities carry an element of risk.所有户外活动都带有些许风险。ⓘ Element is used especially to talk about a small amount of truth and also of qualities that suggest uncertainty, including luck, chance, risk, danger, surprise, mystery, choice, uncertainty and doubt. * element尤与truth连用，表示带有一点真实性；也可与暗示不确定因素的词搭配，如luck、chance、risk、danger、surprise、mystery、choice、uncertainty和doubt。■ touch [countable, usually singular] (always followed by of 总是后接of) a very small amount of sth, especially a quality （尤指特质）一点儿，少许◆There was a touch of sarcasm in her voice.她的话中有点儿讥讽的意味。◆Give your garden a touch of class with a sundial as a focal point.用日晷作为你花园的焦点，以略显典雅之风。◆There could be a touch of frost tonight.今晚可能有轻微霜冻。ⓘ Touch is used especially to talk about small amounts of special or expensive qualities including class, elegance, glamour, luxury, genius and colour; also small amounts of humorous and/or negative qualities, including humour, irony, sarcasm, impatience and irritation. * touch与class、elegance、glamour、luxury、genius和colour搭配，尤指略显特别或奢华；还与humour、irony、sarcasm、impatience和irritation搭配，指含有些许幽默或负面特质。■ trace [countable] (always followed by of 总是后接of) a very small amount of a substance, feeling or quality （物质、感觉或特质）微量，少许◆The police found traces of blood in the bathroom.警方在洗手间发现些许血迹。◆She spoke without a trace of bitterness.她说话时一点也不伤感。◆He spoke in English with only the trace of an accent.他说英语时只有一点点口音。ⓘ Collocates of trace include blood, gold, emotion, amusement, anxiety, bitterness, cynicism, sarcasm, irony and humour. It is often used in a more negative way than touch. * trace的搭配词有blood、gold、emotion、amusement、anxiety、bitterness、cynicism、sarcasm、irony和humour。与touch相比，trace常用于较负面的含义◆Her speech brought a welcome touch of humour to the evening.她的讲话为晚会平添几分令人愉悦的幽默感。◆There was no trace of humour in his expression.他的话里没有丝毫的幽默感。 ■ hint [countable, usually singular] (always followed by of 总是后接of) a very small amount of a feeling, quality, colour or flavour （感觉、特质、颜色或味道）少许，少量◆There was more than a hint of sadness in his voice.他的声音中流露出深深的悲伤。◆He vowed that no hint of scandal would ever be attached to him.他发誓永远不与丑闻沾边。◆The walls were painted with a hint of peach.墙壁被粉刷成略带桃红的颜色。ⓘ You can talk about a hint of both positive and negative feelings and qualities, including amusement, humour, laughter, triumph, anger, bitterness, impatience, irritation, sadness, desperation, malice, mischief, mockery, jealousy, suspicion and scandal. * hint可以指正面或负面的感觉和特质，搭配词有amusement、humour、laughter、triumph、anger、bitterness、impatience、irritation、sadness、desperation、malice、mischief、mockery、jealousy、suspicion和scandal。■ spot [countable, usually singular] (always followed by of 总是后接of) (BrE, informal) a small amount of sth 少量；一点◆There was a spot of rain in the afternoon, but otherwise the weather has been perfect.下午落了几滴雨，除此之外，天气好极了。◆We got into a spot of bother with the police.我们与警察发生了点小摩擦。■ tinge / /tɪndʒ/ / [countable] a small amount of a colour or feeling （颜色或感觉）微量，少许，一丝◆There was a faint pink tinge to the sky.天空略带一点淡淡的粉红色。◆He felt a tinge of sadness as the train began to pull away.火车徐徐开动了，他感到了些许伤感。 see also tinge ⇨ colour noun 1 NOTE 辨析 Hint or tinge? Hint is more frequent than tinge and can be used to describe a wider range of feelings; however, both words can be used to describe sadness, regret and envy. With colours, you can say a pink tinge to sth or a hint of pink but not ◆a tinge of pink or ◆a pink hint * hint比tinge常用，且可用于描述多种情感。但这两个词都可用于描述sadness、regret和envy。至于颜色，可以说a pink tinge to sth或a hint of pink。但不说a tinge of pink，也不说a pink hint。 ■ pinch [countable, usually singular] (always followed by of 总是后接of) the amount of salt or a spice that you can hold between your finger and thumb 一撮（盐或调味料等）◆Add a pinch of salt to the mixture and stir well.在混合料中加一撮盐，搅拌均匀。◆a pinch of cayenne pepper / cinnamon / curry powder / ground ginger / nutmeg / paprika / snuff一撮红辣椒／肉桂／咖喱粉／姜粉／肉豆蔻／红辣椒粉／鼻烟■ dash [countable, usually singular] (always followed by of 总是后接of) a small amount of sth that is added to sth else 少量，少许（添加物）◆Add a dash of lemon juice.加入少量柠檬汁。◆The rug adds a dash of colour to the room.小地毯为房间增添了一点色彩。ⓘ Dash is used especially to describe a small amount of a liquid which is added to food or drink. * dash尤用来描述加入食物或饮品的少量液体。 material noun material ♦︎ substance ♦︎ chemical ♦︎ gas ♦︎ liquid ♦︎ fluid ♦︎ stuff ♦︎ matter ♦︎ solid ♦︎ elementThese are all words for sth from which other things are made. 这些词均表示材料、原料、物质。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆a natural material / substance / chemical / gas◆a chemical substance / element◆organic material / substances / chemicals / liquid / matter / elements◆radioactive material / substances / chemicals / gas / liquid / matter / elements◆a toxic material / substance / chemical / gas / liquid / element◆a flammable material / substance / gas / liquid◆(a) sticky substance / stuff / liquid / fluid / solid◆waste material / chemicals / gas / matter■ material [countable, uncountable] something that things can be made from 材料；原料◆Toxic chemicals and other materials have been found.已查出有毒化学品和其他原料。◆There were bricks, sand and other building materials in the courtyard.院子里有砖、沙子和其他建筑材料。◆Oil is the raw material for plastic.石油是生产塑料的原料。■ substance [countable] a material that has particular qualities 物质；物品◆Psychoactive drugs are chemical substances that act on the brain.精神药物是作用于大脑的化学物质。◆Substances can be divided into elements, compounds and mixtures.物质可分为元素、化合物和混合物。■ chemical [countable] a substance obtained by or used in a chemical process (= a process that involves changes to molecules or atoms) 化学制品；化学品◆This chemical is often used to make cleaning products.这种化学品常用来制作清洁产品。◆Hormones are chemicals that are released in the body and control many important functions.激素是体内释放的化学物质，调控很多重要的机能。■ gas [countable, uncountable] any substance like air that is neither a solid nor a liquid, for example hydrogen or oxygen 气体◆Air is a mixture of gases.空气为混合气体。◆Producing methane gas from organic waste is another extremely practical use of resources.利用有机废物生产沼气是另一种极为切实可行的利用资源的方法。■ liquid [countable, uncountable] a substance that flows freely and is not a solid or a gas, for example water or oil 液体◆She offered me a cup containing a dark brown liquid.她递给我一杯深棕色的液体。◆As the air became warmer the droplets of liquid turned to invisible water vapour.随着空气变热，液滴转化成看不见的水蒸气。▸ liquid adjective ◆Water is liquid at room temperature.水在室温下是液态的。◆The samples were frozen in liquid nitrogen.这些样本冷冻在液态氮中。OPP solid ⇨ solid ■ fluid / /ˈfluːɪd/ / [countable, uncountable] (formal or technical 术语) a liquid; a substance that can flow 液体；流体；液◆The doctor told him to drink plenty of fluids.医生嘱咐他多喝流质。◆The attacker's DNA pattern was identified from a sample of body fluid.袭击者的DNA图谱从体液样本中鉴定了出来。ⓘ Although a fluid is usually a liquid, it can be any substance which can flow, for example a gas or a liquid containing small solid pieces. 尽管fluid通常是liquid，但也有可能是任何流动的物质，如气体或含小块固体的液体。■ stuff [uncountable] (informal) used to refer to a substance or material when you do not know the name, when the name is not important or when it is obvious what you are talking about （用于事物名称不详、无关紧要或所指事物明显时）东西，物品，玩意儿◆What's all that sticky stuff on the carpet?地毯上那黏糊糊的都是什么玩意儿？◆The chairs were covered in some sort of plastic stuff.那些椅子包了某种塑料膜。◆This wine is good stuff.这酒不错。◆ (disapproving) I don't know how you can eat that stuff.我不明白你怎么能吃那种东西。 see also stuff ⇨ thing 3 , thing ⇨ thing 2 ■ matter [uncountable] (formal or physics 物理) a substance or things of a particular sort; physical substance in general that everything in the world consists of; not mind or spirit （某种）东西，物品，材料；（统称）物质◆The soil is rich in organic matter.这里的土壤富含有机物。◆She didn't approve of their choice of reading matter.她不赞同他们挑选的阅读材料。◆The behaviour of matter can be quantified by measures such as weight.物质的特性可以用重量等度量单位来作量化描述。■ solid [countable] a substance or object that is hard or firm, not a liquid or gas 固体◆Is calcium carbonate normally a solid or a liquid?碳酸钙在通常情况下是固体还是液体？◆The baby is not yet on solids (= eating solid food).那婴儿还不能吃固体食物。 see also solid ⇨ solid adj. ■ element [countable] (chemistry 化学) 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。 weather noun weather ♦︎ climate ♦︎ the elementsThese are all words for the conditions of the atmosphere. 这些词均表示天气、气象。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆in (a) good, mild, etc. weather / climate◆(a) hot / cold / warm / good / mild / harsh / severe weather / climate◆to have (a) good, mild, etc. weather / climate◆to brave the weather / elements◆open to / protected from / sheltered from the weather / elements■ weather [uncountable] the condition of the atmosphere at a particular place and time, such as the temperature, and if there is wind, rain, sun, etc. 天气；气象◆wet / fine / summer / windy weather下雨／晴朗／夏天／刮风的天气◆The weather was awful.天气糟透了。◆I'm not going out in this weather!这种天气我是不会出门的！◆We'll have lunch outside, weather permitting (= if it doesn't rain).天气允许的话，我们就在室外吃午餐。◆a weather map / chart / report气象图；气象报告■ climate [countable, uncountable] the regular pattern of weather conditions during the year in a particular region 气候◆a temperate / tropical climate温和的气候；热带气候◆the harsh climate of the Arctic regions北极地区的恶劣气候◆the threat of global climate change全球性气候变化的威胁 see also climate ⇨ area 1 ■ the elements [plural] the weather, especially bad weather with strong wind and rain that can cause damage （尤指强风、暴雨等恶劣的）天气◆The house was on the cliff, exposed to the elements.这座房子建在峭壁上，易受恶劣天气的影响。◆The ship had to battle against the elements.这艘船不得不跟风雨搏斗。 |