['esns]
essence
n. 本质,精髓

例句与用法:

  1. Simplicity is the essence of good taste.
    纯朴是情趣高尚的主要因素。
  2. The two arguments are in essence the same.
    这两个论点大致相同.
  3. Speed is of the essence in dealing with an emergency.
    在处理紧急事件时,速度是非常重要的。
  4. Caution is the essence of that man's character.
    谨慎是那人性格的本质。
  5. The two things are the same in outward form but different in essence.
    那两样东西在外表上相同,但在本质上不同。

英英解释:

名词 essence:

  1. the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
  2. 同义词:kernel, substance, core, center, gist, heart, heart and soul, inwardness, marrow, meat, nub, pith, sum, nitty-gritty
  3. any substance possessing to a high degree the predominant properties of a plant or drug or other natural product from which it is extracted
  4. the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work
  5. 同义词:effect, burden, core, gist
  6. a toiletry that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor
  7. 同义词:perfume