elements
['elɪmənts]
n.
原理，基础;
要素（旧时认为土、空气、火和水是构成一切物质的四大要素）( element的名词复数 );
（化学）元素;
基础;
成分;
例句:
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The area where most refugees are waiting is exposed to the elements.
大多数难民等待救济的地方都不能挡风遮雨。
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The ability to separate out reusable elements from other waste is crucial.
能从其他废料中分离出可重复利用成分是很关键的。
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The various elements of the novel fail to cohere.
这部小说的各部分之间缺乏连贯性。
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Some elements of legislation indicate a measure of panic.
来自BBC
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What does the marriage of these two elements produce?
来自BBC
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Each are out of their elements in these fields.
来自SA