/ˈelɪmənt ||; ˈɛləmənt/noun1 [C] one important part of sth 要素: Cost is an important element when we're thinking about holidays. 对我们来说，考虑去度假，费用是个重要因素。
2 [C] [usu.sing] an element of sth a small amount of sth 少量: There was an element of truth in what he said. 他的话倒有几分真实性。
3 [C] people of a certain type 某一类人；分子: The criminal element at football matches causes a lot of trouble. 足球比赛中的滋事分子经常引起不少麻烦。
4 [C] one of the simple chemical substances, for example iron, gold, etc （化学）元素（如铁、金等）
5 [C] the metal part of a piece of electrical equipment that produces heat （电器的）电阻丝，电热组件
6 the elements [pl] (bad) weather （恶劣的）天气: to be exposed to the elements 遭受风吹雨打
in/out of your element in a situation where you feel comfortable/uncomfortable 处于相宜或不相宜的环境:
Bill's in his element speaking to a large group of people, but I hate it. 比尔在一大群人面前讲话可谓如鱼得水，而我不喜欢做这种事。