elemental

B2 大学 FREQ #24583 ★☆☆☆☆

a. 元素的, 基本的

发音

US /(ˌ)ɛləˈmɛntəl/

词形变化

elementals 复数 elementals

教材释义与例句

形容词

基本的;主要的;自然力的;四大要素的(土、水、气、火)

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A creature (usually a spirit) that is attuned with, or composed of, one of the classical elements: air, earth, fire and water or variations of them like ice, lightning, etc. They sometimes have unique proper names and sometimes are referred to as Air, Earth, Fire, or Water.

    元素

    宗教 哲学
adj. B2
  1. 1.

    Of, relating to, or being an element (as opposed to a compound).

    化学
  2. 2.

    Basic, fundamental or elementary.

  3. 3.

    Of the ancient supposed elements of earth, air, fire and water.

  4. 4.

    Of, or relating to a force of nature, especially to severe atmospheric conditions.

    引申义

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词源

From Middle English elementall, from Medieval Latin elementālis; compare Old French elementel. By surface analysis, element + -al.

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