elemental
US /ˌel.əˈmen.t̬əl/
UK /ˌel.ɪˈmen.təl/
形容词
1.
基本的, 元素的
relating to or constituting a primary or basic constituent of something
示例:
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The four elemental forces of nature are often cited as earth, air, fire, and water.
自然的四种基本力量常被引述为土、气、火和水。
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He possessed an elemental understanding of physics.
他对物理学有基本的理解。
2.
原始的, 强大的
powerful and uncontrolled, like the forces of nature
示例:
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The storm unleashed its elemental fury on the coast.
风暴在海岸上释放了其原始的狂怒。
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His passion for music was an elemental force in his life.
他对音乐的热情是他生命中一种原始的力量。