| 词汇 | essence |
| 释义 | essence 1 ENTRIES FOUND: essence (noun) essence /ˈɛsn̩s/ noun essence /ˈɛsn̩s/ noun Learner's definition of ESSENCE 1 [singular] : the basic nature of a thing : the quality or qualities that make a thing what it is本质；实质；要素 The essence of love is unselfishness.爱的本质是无私。 The book's illustrations capture the essence of the story.这本书的插图突显了故事的要义。 Competition is the (very) essence of capitalism.竞争是资本主义的本质。 2 [noncount] : a substance that contains in very strong form the special qualities (such as the taste and smell) of the thing from which it is taken香精；精油 essence of peppermint/lemon薄荷/柠檬香精 in essence : at the most basic level本质上；实质上；基本上 He was in essence [=basically, essentially, fundamentally] an honest person.他本质上是个老实人。 In essence, I believe that a real solution is not possible.从本质上讲，我认为不可能有真正的解决办法。 of the essence : of the greatest importance极其重要的；必不可少的 Time/speed is of the essence when dealing with a medical emergency.在处理伤病急救时，时间/速度是至关重要的。 |
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