英语词汇“essence”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

单词	essence
释义	essence —essence /ˈes.^əns/ Ⅰ noun (IMPORTANCE) 1 C2 [S or U] the basic or most important idea or quality of something: » The essence of his argument was that education should continue throughout life.» Yet change is the very essence of life.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Conditions and characteristics in essence C2 _FORMAL 2 F0 relating to the most important characteristics or ideas of something: » In essence, both sides agree on the issue.Thesaurus⁺: ↑General be of the essence _FORMAL 3 F0 to be the most important thing: » In any of these discussions, of course, honesty is of the essence.» Time is of the essence.Thesaurus⁺: ↑Being important and having importanceWord Builder:–Nouns: essence–Adjectives: essential–Adverbs: essentially • • • Extra Examples:» The essence of punk music was a revolt against both the sound and the system of popular music.» The paintings capture the essence of working life at the turn of the last century.» He captures the essence of French country life with colourful and pretty designs.» The builders are paid by the hour so speed is of the essence.» The medieval fair featuring school children from around the region attempted to recapture the essence of medieval life. Ⅱ noun [C or U] (SMELL/TASTE) ► F0 a strong liquid, usually from a plant or flower, that is used to add a flavour or smell to something: » vanilla essence» essence of violetsThesaurus⁺: ↑Toiletry and perfumesThesaurus⁺: ↑Additives in food and drinks
随便看	the weaker sex the wealthy the Web the week/month/year before last the weft the well-heeled the well-off (the) West the West the West Coast the West Country the West End the wet the wheel the wherewithal the White House the White Pages the WHO the whole bit the whole caboodle the whole (kit and) caboodle the whole kit and caboodle the whole lot the whole of sth the whole shebang

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