element
gb/ˈɛləmənt/ us/ˈɛləmənt/
B1
Engleză
~ 900
elem, alkotóelem, kémiai elem, az időjárás viszontagságai, a természet erői, az elemek, fűtőelem, fűtőszál, részlet
SUBSTANTIV
B1
1
elem
A2
alkotóelem
B2
Tipar de utilizare:
[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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
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.
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes confuse 'element' with 'ingredient'. 'Ingredient' is usually for food or recipes, while 'element' is broader.
Sens
A fundamental or essential part
Colocații
key element
|essential element
|important element
|basic element
|element of surprise
Sinonime
component (Often used for mechanical or technical parts; 'element' is more general.)
Antonime
whole (The complete thing, rather than a single part of it.)
Teme
general
|structure
|composition
|core_vocabulary
Definiție
One of the basic parts that make up something.
A fundamental or essential part of a larger whole.
SUBSTANTIV
B2
TECHNICAL
2
kémiai elem
B1
elem
A2
Tipar de utilizare:
[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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
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.
Greșeală frecventă:
Some learners think water is an element; it is actually a compound made from hydrogen and oxygen.
Sens
A pure chemical substance
Colocații
chemical element
|trace element
|periodic table element
Sinonime
atom type (Less common; refers to the same concept but less standard in chemistry.)
Antonime
compound (A substance made of two or more elements chemically combined.)
Teme
science
|chemistry
Definiție
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.
SUBSTANTIV
B2
3
Tipar de utilizare:
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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
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.
Sens
Natural forces like weather
Colocații
exposed to the elements
|brave the elements
Sinonime
weather ('Weather' is more general; 'elements' emphasizes harshness or challenge.)
Antonime
shelter (Protection from the forces of nature.)
Teme
nature
|weather
Definiție
Strong natural forces, like wind, rain, or snow.
The natural forces, especially bad weather, considered as a destructive or challenging power.
SUBSTANTIV
B1
TECHNICAL
4
Tipar de utilizare:
[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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
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.
Sens
Heating part in a device
Colocații
heating element
|electric stove element
Sinonime
heater coil (More specific to heating functions; 'element' is broader in appliances.)
Teme
technology
|appliances
|daily_life
Definiție
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.
SUBSTANTIV
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.
Exemple pentru cursanți
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.
Sens
A stylistic or quality component
Colocații
artistic element
|design element
Sinonime
feature ('Feature' is broader; 'element' suggests a smaller component within a design or style.)
Teme
art
|design
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Definiție
A small thing that helps make style or quality.
A small but noticeable part that contributes to the style, quality, or character of something.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
element
IPA
GB/ˈɛləmənt/
US/ˈɛləmənt/
Silabe și accent
ele - ment (2 silabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (ele)
Forme ale cuvântului
Noun
- Base: element
- Plural: elements
Familie de cuvinte
Expresii
exposed to the elements
1/ɪkspˈoʊzd tə ðə ˈɛləmənts/
fixed phrase
Unprotected from weather conditions
Outside without protection from wind, rain, or sun.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- 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.
Exemple
- We braved the elements to watch the parade.
- Despite the storm, they braved the elements to help their neighbors.