element
gb/ˈɛləmənt/ us/ˈɛləmənt/
B1
Kiingereza
~ 900
elem, alkotóelem, kémiai elem, az időjárás viszontagságai, a természet erői, az elemek, fűtőelem, fűtőszál, részlet
NOMINO
B1
1
elem
A2
alkotóelem
B2
Muundo wa matumizi:
[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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
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.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'element' with 'ingredient'. 'Ingredient' is usually for food or recipes, while 'element' is broader.
Maana
A fundamental or essential part
Miunganiko ya maneno
key element
|essential element
|important element
|basic element
|element of surprise
Visawe
component (Often used for mechanical or technical parts; 'element' is more general.)
Vinyume
whole (The complete thing, rather than a single part of it.)
Mada
general
|structure
|composition
|core_vocabulary
Ufafanuzi
One of the basic parts that make up something.
A fundamental or essential part of a larger whole.
NOMINO
B2
TECHNICAL
2
kémiai elem
B1
elem
A2
Muundo wa matumizi:
[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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
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.
Kosa la kawaida:
Some learners think water is an element; it is actually a compound made from hydrogen and oxygen.
Maana
A pure chemical substance
Miunganiko ya maneno
chemical element
|trace element
|periodic table element
Visawe
atom type (Less common; refers to the same concept but less standard in chemistry.)
Vinyume
compound (A substance made of two or more elements chemically combined.)
Mada
science
|chemistry
Ufafanuzi
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.
NOMINO
B2
3
Muundo wa matumizi:
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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
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.
Maana
Natural forces like weather
Miunganiko ya maneno
exposed to the elements
|brave the elements
Visawe
weather ('Weather' is more general; 'elements' emphasizes harshness or challenge.)
Vinyume
shelter (Protection from the forces of nature.)
Mada
nature
|weather
Ufafanuzi
Strong natural forces, like wind, rain, or snow.
The natural forces, especially bad weather, considered as a destructive or challenging power.
NOMINO
B1
TECHNICAL
4
Muundo wa matumizi:
[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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
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.
Maana
Heating part in a device
Miunganiko ya maneno
heating element
|electric stove element
Visawe
heater coil (More specific to heating functions; 'element' is broader in appliances.)
Mada
technology
|appliances
|daily_life
Ufafanuzi
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.
NOMINO
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.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
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.
Maana
A stylistic or quality component
Miunganiko ya maneno
artistic element
|design element
Visawe
feature ('Feature' is broader; 'element' suggests a smaller component within a design or style.)
Mada
art
|design
|arts_entertainment
|communication
Ufafanuzi
A small thing that helps make style or quality.
A small but noticeable part that contributes to the style, quality, or character of something.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
element
IPA
GB/ˈɛləmənt/
US/ˈɛləmənt/
Silabi na mkazo
ele - ment (silabi 2)
Stress on 1st syllable (ele)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: element
- Plural: elements
Familia ya neno
Semi
exposed to the elements
1/ɪkspˈoʊzd tə ðə ˈɛləmənts/
fixed phrase
Unprotected from weather conditions
Outside without protection from wind, rain, or sun.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- 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.
Mifano
- We braved the elements to watch the parade.
- Despite the storm, they braved the elements to help their neighbors.