essence
noun
ˈesəns
noun
1
the
most
basic
and
important
quality
of
something
本质，实质; 要素
singular 单数
[+
of
]
The
essence
of
Arsenal’s
style
of
football
was
speed.
阿森纳队踢球风格的精髓是强调速度。
She
seems
the
very
essence
of
kindness
(=she
seems
very
kind)
.
她看上去为人非常友善。
2
in essence
used
when
talking
about
the
most
basic
and
important
part
of
something,
especially
an
idea,
belief,
or
argument
本质上，实质上
In
essence
his
message
was
very
simple.
实质上他想表达的意思很简单。
3
a
liquid
obtained
from
a
plant,
flower
etc
that
has
a
very
strong
smell
or
taste
and
is
used
especially
in
cooking
〔尤指烹饪用的〕香精，精油
C,U
vanilla
essence
香草香精
4
sth is of the essence
used
to
say
that
something
is
very
important
某事物是至关重要的
Good
communications
are
of
the
essence
to
remain
competitive.
良好的沟通对于保持竞争力是极为重要的。
time/speed
is
of
the
essence