essence
柯林斯詞典
1. N-UNCOUNT The essence of something is its basic and most important characteristic that gives it its individual identity. 本質(zhì)
The essence of consultation is to listen to, and take account of, the views of those consulted. 諮詢的本質(zhì)是傾聽(tīng)竝把那些被諮詢者的觀點(diǎn)考慮進(jìn)來(lái)。
2. PHRASE 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. 至關(guān)重要[正式]
Speed was of the essence in a project of this type. 速度在一個(gè)這種類型的項(xiàng)目中至關(guān)重要。
3. PHRASE You use in essence to emphasize that you are talking about the most important or central aspect of an idea, situation, or event. 本質(zhì)上[正式]
Though complicated in detail, local taxes are in essence simple. 雖然細(xì)節(jié)複襍，地方稅本質(zhì)上是簡(jiǎn)單的。
4. N-MASS Essence is a very concentrated liquid that is used for flavouring food or for its smell. 精油
...a few drops of vanilla essence. …幾滴香草精油。
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essence /??s?ns/ (essences)
劍橋詞典
- The essence of punk music was a revolt against both the sound and the system of popular music .
- The paintings capture the essence of working life at the turn of the last century .
- He captures the essence of French country life with colourful and pretty designs .
- The builders are paid by the hour so speed is of the essence.
- The medieval fair featuring school children from around the region attempted to recapture the essence of medieval life .
essence noun (IMPORTANCE)
[ 單數(shù)名詞 or 不可數(shù)或單數(shù)名詞：沒(méi)有複數(shù)形式的名詞 ]the basic or most important idea or quality of something
本質(zhì)；實(shí)質(zhì)；要素
The essence of his argument was that education should continue throughout life . 他的觀點(diǎn)的要旨是教育應(yīng)該持續(xù)終生。
Yet change is the very essence of life . 然而變遷恰恰是人生的本質(zhì)。
?in essence C2 formal
relating to the most important characteristics or ideas of something
本質(zhì)上；實(shí)質(zhì)上
In essence, both sides agree on the issue . 從本質(zhì)上說(shuō)，雙方在這個(gè)問(wèn)題上的意見(jiàn)是一致的。
?be of the essence formal
to be the most important thing
極其重要；必不可少
In any of these discussions , of course , honesty is of the essence. 儅然，在探討任何問(wèn)題時(shí)都必須坦誠(chéng)。
Time is of the essence. 時(shí)間至關(guān)重要。
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essence noun (SMELL/TASTE)
[ 可數(shù)名詞：有複數(shù)形式的名詞 or 不可數(shù)或單數(shù)名詞：沒(méi)有複數(shù)形式的名詞 ]a strong liquid , usually from a plant or flower , that is used to add a flavour or smell to something
（通常取自植物或花的）香精，香料，精油
vanilla essence 香草香精
essence of violets 紫羅蘭香精 返回 essence