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elemental

/ˌɛləˈmɛntl/ /ˌɛləˈmɛntəl/

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noun

元素精灵，元素生物。

(theosophy) A creature (usually a spirit) that is attuned with, or composed of, one of the classical elements: air, earth, fire and water or variations of them like ice, lightning, etc. They sometimes have unique proper names and sometimes are referred to as Air, Earth, Fire, or Water.

Examples :

"The elemental of the air, a mischievous sprite, often played tricks on the school children. "

气元素精灵，一个淘气的鬼灵，经常捉弄学校里的孩子们。

mythology religion philosophy supernatural element being

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adjective

元素的，基本的

Of, relating to, or being an element (as opposed to a compound).

Examples :

"The scientist studied the elemental components of the soil sample. "

这位科学家研究了土壤样本中的基本元素成分。

element chemistry science material

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adjective

基本的，根本的，要素的

Basic, fundamental or elementary.

Examples :

"The elemental rules of grammar are essential for writing good sentences. "

写好句子，基本的语法规则是必不可少的。

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adjective

基本的，元素的

Of the ancient supposed elements of earth, air, fire and water.

Examples :

"The ancient Greeks believed that the elemental forces of fire and water were essential to all life. "

古希腊人相信，水和火这些最基本的元素力量对一切生命都至关重要。

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adjective

自然的，基本的，原始的

(by extension) Of, or relating to a force or nature, especially to severe atmospheric conditions.

Examples :

"The elemental forces of the storm made the school bus late. "

风暴中原始的自然力量导致校车晚点了。

nature weather environment