新东方-柯林斯雅思备考词典

essence

英  [ˈesəns]
    

[NOUN]

    NOUN. 名词
  • essences

    1[U 不可数名词] 本质

    The essence of something is its basic and most important characteristic that gives it its individual identity.

    双语例句

    例:

    The essence of consultation is to listen to, and take account of, the views of those consulted.

    咨询的本质是倾听并把那些被咨询者的观点考虑进来。

    2[C, U 有变体名词] 精油

    Essence is a very concentrated liquid that is used for flavouring food or for its smell.

    双语例句

    例:

    a few drops of vanilla essence.

    几滴香草精油。

    PHRASE. 习语
  • in essence

    1本质上

    You use in essence to emphasize that you are talking about the most important or central aspect of an idea, situation, or event.

    双语例句

    例:

    Though complicated in detail, local taxes are in essence simple.

    虽然地方税细节复杂,但在本质上是简单的。

  • of the essence

    1至关重要

    If you say that something is of the essence, you mean that it is absolutely necessary in order for a particular action to be successful.

    近义词

    crucial

    双语例句

    例:

    Speed was of the essence in a project of this type.

    速度在这种类型的项目中至关重要。

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