component

component — noun

1. any of the separate pieces, elements, or features that combine to form a larger

1.名詞B2
釋義

any of the separate pieces, elements, or features that combine to form a larger system, machine, structure, or process

例句

The lab technician checked each component of the microscope before the experiment began.

of the [device / system]

One key component of a healthy lifestyle is getting enough sleep every night.

abstract use: key component of [something]

同義詞
  • part

    more general and common; component suggests a separate piece with a specific function

  • element

    suggests a basic or fundamental building block, especially in abstract or scientific contexts

  • constituent

    more formal; often used in technical, political, or scientific writing

  • ingredient

    used when things are mixed together, most literally in cooking but also metaphorically

用法筆記

Frequently followed by 'of' to show what the component belongs to (e.g., 'a component of the engine'). Can describe both physical objects (machine parts) and abstract concepts (elements of a plan).

常見錯誤

❌This machine has many component.
✅This machine has many components.
💡Component is a countable noun and needs a plural form when there is more than one.
❌The component for this system are made in Japan.
✅The components for this system are made in Japan.
💡Use the plural form when referring to multiple parts.

component — adjective