| 释义 |
adjective | noun essentialessential1 /ɪˈsɛnʃəl/ ●●○ S3 W3 adjective THESAURUSforming the main or most necessary part of something► basicforming the main or most necessary part of something: There are two basic problems here. In this course, students will learn the basic principles of chemistry. ► fundamental relating to the most basic and important parts of something: The fundamental problem is a lack of resources. ► essential the essential parts, qualities, or features of something are the ones that are most important, typical, or easily noticed: Religion is an essential part of their lives. ► central more important than anything else: The central theme of the novel is the horror of war. ► underlying relating to the main reason for something happening or existing, when this is not easy to discover: Doctors are still trying to find the underlying cause of her illness. ► inherent formal a quality that is inherent in something is a natural part of it, and cannot be separated from it: There are inherent risks in starting your own business. ► intrinsic formal relating to the basic nature or character of something: Humor is an intrinsic part of his personality. having a big effect or influence on people or events, or having a lot of value or meaning to someone or something► importanthaving a big effect or influence on people or events, or having a lot of value or meaning to someone or something: She asked some important questions. I have an important meeting at work today. ► of great/considerable importance very important: Friends are of great importance to your child’s development. ► crucial very important and necessary, because other things depend on it: The U.S. plays a crucial role in the region. ► key very important and necessary for success or to understand something: Rondo and Garnett are two of the team’s key players. ► vital/essential/critical extremely important and necessary: The information was vital to the success of the battle. It’s essential that you bring water to drink if you are running in the race. ► imperative formal extremely important and needing to be done or dealt with immediately: It is absolutely imperative that we win this game, or we won’t be going to the playoffs. ► major having a very large or important effect, especially when compared to other things: Smoking is a major cause of lung disease. ► significant important and having a strong effect on what happens in the future: The new research is highly significant. ► profound formal having a very strong influence or effect on a situation, especially so that major changes happen: The writer’s experience of war had a profound effect on his work. ► momentous formal a momentous event, change, or decision has a much more important effect on the future than most events, changes, or decisions: The Civil War brought about momentous changes in American society. ► paramount formal more important than anything else: The needs of the customer should be paramount. needed in order for you to do something or have something► necessaryneeded in order for you to do something or have something: You’ll find all the necessary information in this booklet. The bad weather made it necessary for us to change our plans. ► essential necessary in order for something to happen or be done: Oxygen is essential for animals and plants to live. ► vital something that is vital is extremely important and necessary so that without it there will be serious problems: He was accused of withholding vital information from the police. ► crucial/critical something that is crucial or critical is important and necessary because other things depend on it: The information was crucial to building a case against the accused murderer. Having a positive attitude is critical to achieving your goals. ► mandatory/compulsory/obligatory something that is mandatory, etc., must be done because of a rule or law: Parents do not want school uniform to become mandatory. Service in the army was compulsory. ► requisite formal needed for a particular purpose: He lacked the requisite skills for the job. ► indispensable formal something or someone that is indispensable is so important or useful that something cannot be done without that person or thing: The accounting program is indispensable for small businesses. ► imperative extremely important and needing to be done: It is imperative that you report back to me as soon as you are finished. 1important and necessary OPP nonessential: A compass is essential in the mountains.essential for/to Respect and trust are absolutely essential for a good relationship.it is essential (that) In a crisis situation, it is essential that the pilot remain calm.it is essential to do something It is essential to set realistic goals.► see thesaurus at basic, important, necessary2an essential part, quality, or feature of something is the most basic one SYN fundamental: What is the essential difference between the two designs? one of the essential features of his comedy → see also essential oil adjective | noun essentialessential2 noun ► the bare essentials We provide the homeless with the bare essentials (=the most basic and necessary things) such as food and clothing. 1[countable usually plural] something that is important and necessary: food, transportation, and other essentials We provide the homeless with the bare essentials (=the most basic and necessary things) such as food and clothing.2the essentials [plural] the basic and most important information or facts about a particular subject: the essentials of English grammar |