单词 | essence |
释义 | essence ['es.ənts] noun IMPORTANCE 重要性 ADVANCED [S or U] ■the basic or most important idea or quality of something 本质;实质;要素 •The essence of his argument was that education should continue throughout life.他的观点的要旨是教育应该持续终生。 •Yet change is the very essence of life.然而变迁正是人生的本质。 in essence formal ■relating to the most important characteristics or ideas of something 本质上;实质上 •In essence, both sides agree on the issue.从本质上说,双方在这个问题上的意见是一致的。 be of the essence formal ■to be the most important thing 极其重要;必不可少 •In any of these discussions, of course, honesty is of the essence.当然,在探讨任何问题时都必须坦诚。 •Time is of the essence.时间至关重要。 ['es.ənts] noun SMELL/TASTE 气味/味道 countable or uncountable ■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 of |
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