element
gb/ˈɛləmənt/ us/ˈɛləmənt/
B1
Inglés
~ 900
elem, alkotóelem, kémiai elem, az időjárás viszontagságai, a természet erői, az elemek, fűtőelem, fűtőszál, részlet
SUSTANTIVO
B1
1
elem
A2
alkotóelem
B2
Patrón de uso:
[an/the] element of [something]
Trust is an important element of any relationship.
A bizalom minden kapcsolat fontos eleme.
The story contains elements of mystery and romance.
A történet rejtélyes és romantikus elemeket is tartalmaz.
Oxygen is a key element in the process of combustion.
Her speech had all the elements of a great presentation.
Water is made up of the elements hydrogen and oxygen.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The main element of the plan is safety.
A terv fő eleme a biztonság.
Air is an important element for life.
A levegő az élet egyik fontos eleme.
The movie has elements of comedy and drama.
A wheel is an element of a car.
Salt contains the elements sodium and chlorine.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'element' with 'ingredient'. 'Ingredient' is usually for food or recipes, while 'element' is broader.
Significado
A fundamental or essential part
Colocaciones
key element
|essential element
|important element
|basic element
|element of surprise
Sinónimos
component (Often used for mechanical or technical parts; 'element' is more general.)
Antónimos
whole (The complete thing, rather than a single part of it.)
Temas
general
|structure
|composition
|core_vocabulary
Definición
One of the basic parts that make up something.
A fundamental or essential part of a larger whole.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
TECHNICAL
2
kémiai elem
B1
elem
A2
Patrón de uso:
[an/the] element
Gold is a chemical element with the symbol Au.
Az arany kémiai elem, vegyjele Au.
There are 118 known elements in the periodic table.
A periódusos rendszerben 118 ismert elem található.
Oxygen is one of the most abundant elements on Earth.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Oxygen is an element we breathe.
Az oxigén egy elem, amelyet belélegzünk.
Gold is an element used for jewelry.
Az arany ékszerek készítéséhez használt kémiai elem.
Water is not an element; it has two elements.
Error frecuente:
Some learners think water is an element; it is actually a compound made from hydrogen and oxygen.
Significado
A pure chemical substance
Colocaciones
chemical element
|trace element
|periodic table element
Sinónimos
atom type (Less common; refers to the same concept but less standard in chemistry.)
Antónimos
compound (A substance made of two or more elements chemically combined.)
Temas
science
|chemistry
Definición
A pure substance made of only one kind of atom.
A substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means, consisting of atoms with the same number of protons.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
3
Patrón de uso:
the elements
The hikers were exposed to the elements during their trek.
A túrázók az útjuk során ki voltak téve az időjárás viszontagságainak.
Sailors must be ready to face the elements at sea.
A tengerészeknek készen kell állniuk arra, hogy szembenézzenek a természet erőivel a tengeren.
The old house has stood against the elements for over a century.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
We walked in the rain and faced the elements.
Esőben gyalogoltunk, és meg kellett küzdenünk az időjárás viszontagságaival.
The tent protects us from the elements.
A sátor megvéd minket az időjárás viszontagságaitól.
Farmers work in the elements every day.
Significado
Natural forces like weather
Colocaciones
exposed to the elements
|brave the elements
Sinónimos
weather ('Weather' is more general; 'elements' emphasizes harshness or challenge.)
Antónimos
shelter (Protection from the forces of nature.)
Temas
nature
|weather
Definición
Strong natural forces, like wind, rain, or snow.
The natural forces, especially bad weather, considered as a destructive or challenging power.
SUSTANTIVO
B1
TECHNICAL
4
Patrón de uso:
[a/an] element in [device]
The toaster's heating element is broken.
Elromlott a kenyérpirító fűtőszála.
Electric ovens have elements at the top and bottom.
Az elektromos sütőkben felül és alul is vannak fűtőelemek.
The kettle's element needs replacing.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
The stove has a hot element.
Az elektromos tűzhelyben van egy forró fűtőelem.
The toaster's element cooks the bread.
A kenyérpirító fűtőszála pirítja meg a kenyeret.
The kettle boils water with its element.
Significado
Heating part in a device
Colocaciones
heating element
|electric stove element
Sinónimos
heater coil (More specific to heating functions; 'element' is broader in appliances.)
Temas
technology
|appliances
|daily_life
Definición
The part of an electric device that gets hot or makes energy.
A component in an electrical device that produces heat or energy when current passes through it.
SUSTANTIVO
B2
FORMAL
5
Color is an important element in this painting.
A szín fontos eleme ennek a festménynek.
Humor is a key element of his writing style.
A humor az írói stílusának egyik kulcseleme.
The building combines modern and traditional elements.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
Color is an element in art.
A szín fontos elem a művészetben.
Music has many elements like rhythm and melody.
A zenének sok eleme van, például a ritmus és a dallam.
This room has old and new elements.
Significado
A stylistic or quality component
Colocaciones
artistic element
|design element
Sinónimos
feature ('Feature' is broader; 'element' suggests a smaller component within a design or style.)
Temas
art
|design
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Definición
A small thing that helps make style or quality.
A small but noticeable part that contributes to the style, quality, or character of something.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
element
AFI
GB/ˈɛləmənt/
US/ˈɛləmənt/
Sílabas y acento
ele - ment (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (ele)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: element
- Plural: elements
Familia de palabras
Expresiones
exposed to the elements
1/ɪkspˈoʊzd tə ðə ˈɛləmənts/
fixed phrase
Unprotected from weather conditions
Outside without protection from wind, rain, or sun.
Ejemplos
- Without a tent, we were exposed to the elements all night.
- The old statue has been exposed to the elements for decades.
brave the elements
1/bɹˈeɪv ðə ˈɛləmənts/
fixed phrase
go out in bad weather
To go outside or stay outside even when the weather is very cold, wet, or stormy.
Ejemplos
- Hundreds of fans braved the elements to watch the match.
- We decided not to brave the elements and stayed at home instead.
- Only a few shoppers braved the elements on such a windy day.
brave the elements
2/bɹˈeɪv ðə ˈɛləmənts/
fixed phrase
Go out in bad weather
To go outside even when the weather is bad.
Ejemplos
- We braved the elements to watch the parade.
- Despite the storm, they braved the elements to help their neighbors.