essence

英 [ˈesns]

美 [ˈesns]

n.  本质; 实质; 精髓; 香精; 精油

复数：essences　

CET6考研TOEFLIELTSTEM8化学

Collins.2 / BNC.3536 / COCA.3468

习惯用语

n.

of the essence
• 必不可少；非常重要
  necessary and very important
• In this situation time is of the essence (= we must do things as quickly as possible) .
  在这种情况下，时间是至关重要的。

牛津词典

noun

• 本质；实质；精髓
  the most important quality or feature of sth, that makes it what it is
  1. His paintings capture the essence of France.
     他的画描绘出法国的神韵。
  2. In essence (= when you consider the most important points) , your situation isn't so different from mine.
     从本质上讲，你我的情况并非相差很远。
• 香精；精油
  a liquid taken from a plant, etc. that contains its smell and taste in a very strong form
  1. essence of rosewood
     黄檀木香精
  2. coffee/vanilla/almond essence
     咖啡 / 香草 / 杏仁香精

柯林斯词典

• N-UNCOUNT 实质;本质;精髓
  Theessence ofsomething is its basic and most important characteristic which gives it its individual identity.
  1. The essence of consultation is to listen to, and take account of, the views of those consulted.
     当顾问的精髓就在于倾听并考虑咨询者的观点。
  2. ...the essence of life...
     生活的本质
  3. Others claim that Ireland's very essence is expressed through the language.
     其他人声称爱尔兰最精髓的东西是通过语言表现出来的。
• N-MASS 精油;香精
  Essenceis a very concentrated liquid that is used for flavouring food or for its smell.
  1. ...a few drops of vanilla essence.
     几滴香草精油
  2. ...exotic bath essences.
     具有异国情调的沐浴香精

英英释义

noun

• a toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor
  Synonym:perfume
• the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
  1. the gist of the prosecutor's argument
  2. the heart and soul of the Republican Party
  3. the nub of the story
  Synonym:kernelsubstancecorecentercentregistheartheart and soulinwardnessmarrowmeatnubpithsumnitty-gritty
• the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work
  Synonym:effectburdencoregist
• any substance possessing to a high degree the predominant properties of a plant or drug or other natural product from which it is extracted

双语例句

• Time is of the essence.
  时间是最可贵的。
• And the essence of friendship ethics is trust and respect.
  而这种友情的本质就是信任和尊重。
• The two things are the same in outward form but different in essence.
  这两样东西表面相同，但实质不同。
• On the basis of the study, the article generalizes the concept and essence of the urban competitiveness.
  在借鉴以前的研究成果的基础上，本文对城市竞争力的概念和本质进行了概括。
• Do not judge things simply by their appearance, but grasp their essence.
  看事情不要只看现象，要看本质。
• As you can see, we know and understand that respect and fair play are the essence of sport.
  正如您所看到的，我们了解和理解尊重和公平竞争是体育的本质。
• The essence of internalization of knowledge is reshaping human itself and recreation of nature.
  知识内化的本质是人类自我的重塑和对自然力的再创造。
• For many, the essence of French living is to be found in the rural heartlands.
  对很多人来说，深入乡村腹地才能体验到真正的法国生活。
• This definition is simple and describes, in my opinion, the essence of a process.
  这是一个简单的描述性的定义，在我看来，这是过程的本质。
• This is the essence of justice, fairness and equity.
  这正是公正、公平和平等的本质。