essence

['esns]

n.精髓, 本质, 要素, 香精

例句与用法:

Simplicity is the essence of good taste.

纯朴是情趣高尚的主要因素。

The two arguments are in essence the same.

这两个论点大致相同。

Speed is of the essence in dealing with an emergency.

在处理紧急事件时,速度是非常重要的。

Caution is the essence of that man's character.

谨慎是那人性格的本质。

The two things are the same in outward form but different in essence.

那两样东西在外表上相同,但在本质上不同。

详细释义:

n.

1. 本质, 实质; 要素; 本体[the S][(+of)]

The essence of his long speech was that we must all work harder.

他那长篇大论的核心是我们大家必须更努力地工作。

The essence of language is communication.

语言的本质是沟通。

2. 精髓, 精华[U]

3. 香精; 香料, 精油[U][C]

essence of roses

玫瑰香料


短语词组:

in essence

1. 在本质上

These two matters are different in essence.

这两件事有本质上的区别。

of the essence

1. 非常重要的

Hurry up! Time is of the essence.

赶快! 时间是至关重要的。