Perhaps there is an element of truth in both these pictures, but few of us have had the opportunity to find out.

I am out of my element when people start talking about music.

人们一谈论起音乐我就感到茫然.

Carbon is an element, while carbon dioxide is a compound.

碳是一种(化学)元素, 而二氧化碳则是一种化合物.

There is an element of compulsion in the new scheme for the unemployed.

新的失业方案里有一种强制因素.

Magnesium is the nutrient element in plant growth.

镁是植物生长的营养要素。

Down deep in that ugly heap Marie Curie felt sure that her new element lay hidden.

就在那一堆丑陋难看的东西中，玛丽·居里夫人深信她的新元素蕴藏其中，不为人知。

There is a strong element of truth to each of these explanations.

这些解释每一个都很有道理。

The assault element, led by Captain Ramirez, opened up from their right flank.

拉米雷斯上尉率领的突击队从他们的右翼开火。

His testimony was an important element of the Prosecution case.

他的证词是这宗公诉案件中的一个重要因素。

The criticisms have at least an element of truth and validity.

那些批评至少有一丝真实性和合理性。

"That's another element in choosing a style of writing, you see," he says, returning to his main theme.

“瞧，那是选择写作风格时要考虑的又一个因素，”他又回到了主题上。

There is already an element of compulsion in existing government schemes for the unemployed.

政府现行的失业方案已经有点强制的意味了。

European political union would be incomplete without a defence element.

如果没有防御体系，欧洲政治联盟就不完整。

The chronological sequence gives the book an element of structure.

时间顺序让这本书有了一定的结构。

You will probably notice an element of quirkiness in his behaviour.

你可能会发现他的行为有点怪异。

Maybe it's because they're so out of their element that they feel the need to talk.

可能是因为他们感到非常不自在，所以觉得有必要说说话。

With its unique heating element it makes perfect coffee.

其独特的电热元件使它能够煮出非常美味的咖啡。

I suppose people do it because there is that element of danger and risk.

我想人们这样做是因为其中存在危险和风险的因素。

There is an element of exhibitionism in the parents' performance too.

那对父母的表现也显得有些爱出风头。

My stepmother was in her element, organizing everything.

我的继母得心应手地料理着一切。

He is devoting much of his energy to implanting an element of distrust in the community.

他竭力在社区内撒播猜疑的种子。