the smallest particle of a chemical element that can exist
原子。
(一般作
原子能;核能;
[usu. with negative]an extremely small amount of a thing or quality
微量
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I shall not have one atom of strength left .我一定会竭尽全力。
[usu. as modifier]
〈加拿大〉原级(尤指由9-11 岁儿童参加的业余运动级别)
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eight atom hockey teams .八支原级曲棍球队。
"late 15th cent.: from Old French