Translation

1. element neuter, strong
2. catalyst source:freedict-eng-deu-dictd
3. article source:wikdict-en-de-stardict
4. unit source:dictcc-tuchemnitz-de-en
5. element; essential component neuter, strong
6. force of nature; the elements in-plural, neuter, strong

   Die Elemente schienen sich gegen die Schiffsbesatzung verschworen zu haben.

   The elements seemed to have conspired against the ship’s crew.

7. a person, especially viewed as a member of a destructive or criminal group or movement in-plural, neuter, strong

   Unter den Anhängern dieses Vereins gibt es gewaltbereite Elemente.

   Among the supporters of this club there are individuals who are prone to violence.

   Wir stehen hier kriminellen Elementen gegenüber, die genau wissen, was sie tun.

   We are faced in this with criminal people (or simply: criminals) who know exactly what they are doing.

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