这组词都有“组成成分”的意思,其区别是:
element: n.元素;组成部分,方面;某特定类型的人或群体,分子。
➤ The elements hydrogen and oxygen combine to form water.
氢元素和氧元素构成了水。
➤ He belongs to a bad element in this city.
他属于这个城市的坏分子。
component: n.零部件;(某事物的)组成部分;成分。
➤ Tires, the engine, the body, and the seats are component of a car.
轮胎,引擎,车身以及坐椅都是一辆汽车的零部件。
ingredient: n.原料,成分,要素。
➤ Flour, milk, butter and yeast are some ingredients in bread.
面粉、牛奶、黄油和酵母是做面包的一些原料。
factor: n.因素,要素,侧重指原因。
➤ Endurance is an important factor in success in sports.
耐力是体育比赛成功的一个重要因素。
这是一组形近易混词。
sensational: a.耸人听闻的,令人激动的。
➤ I read a sensational story about a ten-year-old mother.
我听到一则耸人听闻的故事:十岁女孩做妈妈。
sensible: a.有知觉的,可感知的;明智的。
➤ The patient was speechless but still sensible.
病人虽然不能说话但仍然有知觉。
sentimental: a.多愁善感的,感伤的。
➤ The novel has scenes full of love and loss; it is so sentimental!
小说有多处场景充满爱情的悲欢离合,真是感伤啊!
sensitive: a.敏感的,灵敏的。
➤ This film is sensitive to light.
这种胶片对光很敏感。
sensible: 懂事的,明智的。如:He is a sensible child.(他是个懂事的孩子。)
senseless: 愚蠢的(常作定语);无知觉的(常作表语)。
sensitive: 有感觉的,敏感的。如:Eyes are very sensitive to light.(眼睛对光敏感。)