Word · CEFR A2 · Frequency #4241
Fully loadedatom
原子
the smallest component of an element having the chemical properties of the element
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The smallest possible amount of matter which still retains its identity as a chemical element, now known to consist of a nucleus surrounded by electrons.
保持化学元素性质的最小物质单位,现已知由原子核及绕核电子组成。
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(physics and chemistry) the smallest component of an element having the chemical properties of the element
(物理和化学)具有元素化学性质的最小组成部分
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A hypothetical particle posited by Greek philosophers as an ultimate and indivisible component of matter.
希腊哲学家设想的终极且不可分割的物质粒子。
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(nontechnical usage) a tiny piece of anything
(非专业用法)极小的一片
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The smallest, indivisible constituent part or unit of something.
某物的最小不可分割的组成部分或单元。
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In logical atomism, a fundamental fact that cannot be further broken down.
逻辑原子论中不可再分解的基本事实。
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A mote of dust in a sunbeam.
阳光中的尘埃微粒。
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A very small amount; a whit.
极少量;一点儿。
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An individual number or symbol, as opposed to a list; a scalar value.
单个数字或符号,区别于列表;标量值。
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An integer representing a particular string.
表示特定字符串的整数。
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A non-zero member of a partially ordered set that has only zero below it (assuming that the poset has a least element, its "zero").
偏序集中,其下方仅有零的非零元素(假设偏序集有最小元素“零”)。
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An element of a set that is not itself a set; an urelement.
集合中本身不是集合的元素;本原元素。
保持化学元素性质的最小物质单位,现已知由原子核及绕核电子组成。;(物理和化学)具有元素化学性质的最小组成部分;希腊哲学家设想的终极且不可分割的物质粒子。;(非专业用法)极小的一片;某物的最小不可分割的组成部分或单元。
In use
A water molecule contains two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.
In chemistry class, we learned that an atom is the smallest unit of an element.
Scientists have photographed a single atom using a special microscope.
an atom of + [uncountable noun]
用于表示极少量,常用于否定句。
There's not an atom of truth in his story.
他的故事里没有一丝真话。
split the atom
固定短语,指核裂变。
Scientists split the atom in the early 20th century.
科学家在20世纪初分裂了原子。
[article] atom consists of + [components]
描述原子结构的基本句式。
Connections
Collocations
- atom bomb
- 原子弹
- The development of the atom bomb changed warfare forever.原子弹的研制永远改变了战争方式。
- atom smasher
- 原子粉碎机
- Scientists use an atom smasher to study subatomic particles.科学家使用原子粉碎机来研究亚原子粒子。
- carbon atom
- 碳原子
- Each carbon atom can form four bonds with other atoms.每个碳原子可以与其他原子形成四个键。
- atom of truth
- 一丝真相
- Despite his lies, there was an atom of truth in his statement.尽管他在撒谎,他的陈述中还有一丝真相。
- atom of doubt
- 一丝怀疑
- She had not an atom of doubt about his honesty.她对他的诚实没有丝毫怀疑。
Idioms & figurative uses
Learner notes
Memory Tip
记忆tip:联想"atom"发音像"阿汤姆",想象汤姆是一个微小的原子。
Context & Register
“atom” 作为科技术语,多用于正式或学术语境,常见于物理、化学等专业领域。
Pronunciation & Spelling
这些单词拼写结尾都是'om',但重读元音不同,所以不押韵。'random'和'phantom'重读元音同为/æ/,但后续辅音不同,属于近似押韵。
High-value vocabulary
该词属于 Oxford 核心词汇,值得优先掌握常见搭配和句型。
Usage priority
Collins 词频等级为 2,建议结合例句记忆,而不是只背中文释义。
Learn the forms together
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