component

Compared meaning: a part that makes up a whole (noun).

比较义项：构成整体的一部分（名词）。

• component 本词

  Denotes a distinct physical or functional part that combines with other such parts to form a machine or system; common in technical, mechanical or electronic contexts.

  指与其他部件组合构成机器或系统的一个独立的实体或功能部件，常用于技术、机械或电子语境。

  The engineer replaced a broken component on the circuit board.

  工程师更换了电路板上损坏的元件。

• element

  A broader term for any part of something, concrete or abstract, not limited to machines; often used for one part of a plan, situation or idea.

  含义更宽泛，可以指任何具体或抽象事物的一部分，不限于机械系统，常用于计划、情境或想法中的某一部分。

  Surprise is an essential element of a good magic trick.

  惊喜感是精彩魔术的一个重要要素。

Both mean a part of a whole, but differ. Component means a distinct physical or working part that combines with others to form a machine or system; technical in tone. Element is broader, meaning any part of something, concrete or abstract, not limited to machines.

这两个词都可以表示“构成整体的一部分”，但语境不同：component 多指机械、设备或系统中可拆分、可组装的实体部件，语气偏技术性；element 使用范围更广，可以是具体的也可以是抽象的构成部分，不局限于机械系统。这里的义项已覆盖两词在词库中给出的全部含义，不涉及其他义项。