elemental
US /ˌel.əˈmen.t̬əl/
UK /ˌel.ɪˈmen.təl/
形容詞
1.
基本的, 元素的
relating to or constituting a primary or basic constituent of something
範例:
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The four elemental forces of nature are often cited as earth, air, fire, and water.
自然的四種基本力量常被引述為土、氣、火和水。
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He possessed an elemental understanding of physics.
他對物理學有基本的理解。
2.
原始的, 強大的
powerful and uncontrolled, like the forces of nature
範例:
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The storm unleashed its elemental fury on the coast.
風暴在海岸上釋放了其原始的狂怒。
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His passion for music was an elemental force in his life.
他對音樂的熱情是他生命中一種原始的力量。