elemental
英 /ˌelɪˈmentəl/ 美 /ˌelɪˈmentəl/
- adj. 基本的；根本的Relating to the most basic features or forces of something.
- adj. 自然力的Relating to powerful natural forces such as wind and water.
- adj. 元素态的Consisting of a chemical element rather than a compound.
The storm awakened an elemental fear deep inside me.
暴风雨唤起了我内心深处最本能的恐惧。
Access to food and shelter addresses elemental human needs that economic policy should never overlook.
获得食物和住所满足了基本的人类需求，经济政策绝不应忽视这些需求。
搭配
elemental forces 自然力量an elemental fear 本能的恐惧elemental carbon 单质碳
辨析提示
elemental强调根本或自然力；elementary常指初级。
词族
element (n.)、elementally (adv.)
近义 fundamental、basic
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