Elemental



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解释

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• adj. 强劲的, 失去控制的;基本的
• ［英］ adj. 强劲的, 失去控制的 (of, relating to, or resembling a great force of nature ［the rains come with elemental violence］ ［elemental passions］) ; 基本的 ( basic)
• ［例］ an elemental truth

Webster Collegiate

adjective

• Date: 15th century
• 1.
  • a. of, relating to, or being an element; specifically existing as an uncombined chemical element
  • b.
    • (1) of, relating to, or being the basic or essential constituent of something ; fundamental <elemental biological needs>
    • (2) simple, uncomplicated <elemental food>
  • c. of, relating to, or dealing with the rudiments of something ; elementary <taught elemental crafts to the children>
  • d. forming an integral part ; inherent <an elemental sense of rhythm>
• 2. of, relating to, or resembling a great force of nature <the rains come with elemental violence><elemental passions>
• ? elemental noun
• ? elementally adverb

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