element

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Science Technical

n. a substance that is made of only one type of atom, like gold or oxygen.

n. any of the more than 100 fundamental substances that consist of atoms of only one kind and cannot be broken down by chemical means.

日本語:元素※

“Iron is a common element used to make steel for buildings.”

“The periodic table organises every known element according to its atomic number and electron configuration.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. a small but noticeable amount of a quality or feeling.

n. a trace or slight amount of a specific quality, often an abstract one.

“There was an element of truth in what he said, even if he was exaggerating.”

“The detective noted an element of suspicion in the witness's voice, though her formal statement remained consistent with the evidence.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Plural noun

n. the weather, especially when it is bad like heavy rain or strong wind.

n. the forces of nature, specifically adverse weather conditions such as wind, rain, or cold.

“The hikers were exposed to the elements for three days before being found.”

“The coastal lighthouse was built to withstand the constant battering of the elements during the winter storm season.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. the place or situation where you feel most natural and happy.

n. the environment or sphere of activity in which a person or animal is most comfortable or effective.

“She is in her element when she is teaching a large group of students.”

“The professor was clearly in his element while debating complex legal theories with his colleagues at the conference.”

C1 · Advanced Plural noun Formal

n. a specific group of people within a larger society, often used to describe people who cause trouble.

n. a distinct group of people within a larger population, often identified by a shared characteristic or social status.

“The police were worried about criminal elements moving into the neighbourhood.”

“The government faced opposition from radical elements within the coalition who refused to support the new tax policy.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Science Technical

n. the metal part in a machine like a kettle that gets hot when you turn it on.

n. a component in an electrical appliance that converts electrical energy into heat through resistance.

“The kettle stopped working because the heating element had burnt out.”

“The technician replaced the faulty element in the industrial oven to ensure the temperature remained stable during the baking process.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Computing Technical

n. a single part of a digital document, like a paragraph or a heading in a website.

n. a logical component of a document in a markup language, typically consisting of a start tag, content, and an end tag.

“You need to close the paragraph element with a backslash in the code.”

“The developer used a custom CSS class to style the header element across all pages of the application.”