[N-UNCOUNT 不可数名词]实质;本质;精髓 The essence of something is its basic and most important characteristic which gives it its individual identity.
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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。
...the essence of life...
生活的本质
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。
You use in essence to emphasize that you are talking about the most important or central aspect of an idea, situation, or event.本质上;实质上
Though off-puttingly complicated in detail, local taxes are in essence simple.
虽然地税在细节上复杂得要命,但在本质上却很简单。
If you say that something is of the essence, you mean that it is absolutely necessary in order for a particular action to be successful.至关重要的;不可缺少的
Time is of the essence...
时间是至关重要的。
Speed was of the essence in a project of this type.
对于这种项目来说,速度至关重要。
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[N-MASS 物质名词]精油;香精Essence is a very concentrated liquid that is used for flavouring food or for its smell.
...a few drops of vanilla essence.
几滴香草精油
...exotic bath essences.
具有异国情调的沐浴香精
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es·sence/ˈesns; NAmEˈesns/noun1[uncountable ]essence(of sth) the most important quality or feature of sth, that makes it what it is 本质;实质;精髓◆His paintings capture the essence of France.他的画描绘出法国的神韵。◆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。2[uncountable , countable ]a liquid taken from a plant, etc. that contains its smell and taste in a very strong form 香精;精油◆essence of rosewood黄檀木香精◆( BrE) coffee/vanilla/almond essence咖啡╱香草╱杏仁香精☞see also
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n. (2 )IDIOMof the ˈessencenecessary and very important 必不可少;非常重要◆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。essenceessenceses·sence/ˈesns; NAmEˈesns/
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essencees‧sence /ˈesəns/ ●●○ noun
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1[singular] the most basic and important quality of somethingessence of The essence of Arsenal’s style of football was speed. She seems the very essence of kindness (=she seems very kind).2in essence used when talking about the most basic and important part of something, especially an idea, belief, or argument: In essence his message was very simple.3[countable, uncountable] a liquid obtained from a plant, flower etc that has a very strong smell or taste and is used especially in cooking: vanilla essence4 something is of the essence used to say that something is very important: Good communications are of the essence to remain competitive.time/speed is of the essence (=it is very important to do something quickly)
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