How do you use "element" in a sentence?

Time is an important element in the success of any project. Oxygen is one of the most common elements on Earth. She was really in her element teaching the children.

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Q: What does "element" mean?

A part or component; a basic substance in chemistry The word 'element' refers to a fundamental part of something larger, a basic substance in chemistry that cannot be broken down, or the weather conditions (the elements). The phrase 'in your element' means being in a situation where you feel comfortable and can perform well.

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Meaning: A part or component; a basic substance in chemistry

元素，要素

elemento

要素、元素

요소, 원소

The word 'element' refers to a fundamental part of something larger, a basic substance in chemistry that cannot be broken down, or the weather conditions (the elements). The phrase 'in your element' means being in a situation where you feel comfortable and can perform well.

「element」指某个更大事物的基本部分、化学中不能分解的基本物质，或天气状况（the elements）。短语'in your element'意为处于你感到舒适并能表现良好的情况中。

La palabra «element» se refiere a una parte fundamental de algo más grande, una sustancia básica en química que no puede descomponerse, o las condiciones climáticas (the elements). La frase «in your element» significa estar en una situación donde te sientes cómodo y puedes desempeñarte bien.

「element」は、より大きなものの基本的な部分、化学で分解できない基本物質、または天候（the elements）を指します。「in your element」というフレーズは、快適に感じ、うまくやれる状況にいることを意味します。

'element'는 더 큰 것의 기본적인 부분, 화학에서 더 이상 분해할 수 없는 기본 물질, 또는 기상 조건(the elements)을 가리킵니다. 'in your element'라는 표현은 편안하게 느끼고 잘 해낼 수 있는 상황에 있다는 뜻입니다.

Examples

Time is an important element in the success of any project.
时间是任何项目成功的重要因素。
El tiempo es un elemento importante en el éxito de cualquier proyecto.
時間はどんなプロジェクトの成功にも重要な要素です。
시간은 어떤 프로젝트의 성공에도 중요한 요소입니다.
Oxygen is one of the most common elements on Earth.
氧是地球上最常见的元素之一。
El oxígeno es uno de los elementos más comunes en la Tierra.
酸素は地球上で最も一般的な元素の一つです。
산소는 지구에서 가장 흔한 원소 중 하나입니다.
She was really in her element teaching the children.
她教孩子们时真的如鱼得水。
Ella estaba realmente en su elemento enseñando a los niños.
彼女は子供たちを教えているとき、本当に水を得た魚のようでした。
그녀는 아이들을 가르칠 때 정말 물 만난 물고기 같았습니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Old French 'element', from Latin 'elementum' meaning 'first principle, rudiment', of uncertain origin. Originally referred to earth, water, air, and fire — the four classical elements.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Story & Trivia

The ancient Greeks believed there were four elements—earth, water, air, and fire—that made up everything in the universe. Modern chemistry now recognises 118 elements in the periodic table.